Required Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree required
● Strong writing skills in English and Spanish (preferred)
● Experience: 5+ years of full-time professional experience required
● The persistence and grit of being a self-starter and problem-solver who takes the lead, navigate challenges deftly, and can adjust an approach based on cultural environment and results to make a lasting impact;
● The ability to work independently in a remote environment where your co-workers and peers are spread out across the state of Texas;
● A competency and familiarity with using various forms of current and new technology (including collaboration, intranet, newsletter, and video platforms, etc.) to support and enhance communication across dispersed teams and to deliver key messages in creative ways to different audiences;
● Attention to detail and experience in writing internal and external communications, messaging, and leveraging communications to build organizational culture;
● Evidence of high-level organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
● A philosophy of best practices AND adjusting to an ever-changing environment and diverse
audiences;
● Commitment to finding new voices and stories;
● Cultural competency allows the ability to relate to and communicate with staff and parents from diverse cultural, language, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds;
● Strong work ethic coupled with critical thinking skills and an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the work;
● Ability to occasionally travel to Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and/or San Antonio;
Preferred Education and Experience
● Master’s degree in applicable field
● Spanish speaking and writing
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work , sitting, lifting, and driving.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Work Environment:
● Ability to work remotely and in a hybrid environment
● Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer/laptop
● Attending conferences or training sessions
● Typical office environment with frequent interruptions
● This role can be based in the following locations with KIPP Texas Public Schools: Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio.
Travel Requirements:
● Ability to travel to various KIPP Texas Regions when needed, travel time not to exceed 10%.
● Travel may include consecutive days requiring overnight stay with KIPP paying for appropriate work-related expenses (hotel, transportation, food, etc.).
● Travel transportation may include car, bus, or air.