The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
About the Children’s Scholarship Fund:
The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) is a national non-profit organization based in New York City that empowers families by providing children in need with scholarships, and by supporting expanded educational opportunities for all children. CSF has a network of 20 partner programs in 24 cities and regions nationwide, including New Hampshire, where we serve children in grades K-12 through Education Freedom Accounts and Education Tax Credit scholarships.
Position description:
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Content and Communications Coordinator to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career communications professional who is passionate about storytelling, education, and mission-driven work.
In this role, you will help share the experiences of students, families, and alumni across the country through written content, digital media, research, and communications support. You’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, content creation, storytelling, social media analytics, and event support while working closely with experienced communications and engagement professionals.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and communicator, highly organized, eager to learn, and committed to expanding educational opportunity for children and families.
This is a remote, full-time position reporting to the Director of Communications.
Primary responsibilities include:
Storytelling & Content Creation
Interview scholarship families and alumni to develop compelling stories for CSF publications, events, media outreach, and promotional materials
Write blog posts, social media copy, and other communications content
Assist in developing digital content for social media, email campaigns, videos, and other multimedia communications
Alumni & Family Engagement
Conduct outreach to parents and alumni through surveys and follow-up calls
Support alumni engagement initiatives, including survey administration and data management
Help organize and maintain digital assets including testimonials, photos, videos, and interview materials
Communications & Research Support
Oversee digital cataloging of family and alumni testimonials, interviews, quotes, photographs, videos, and other communications assets
Prepare monthly social media analytics reports and recommend strategies to improve engagement and reach
Track media coverage and maintain media contact lists
Research education-related statistics, trends, and policy information as needed
Events & Team Support
Assist with planning and coordination for National School Choice Week, alumni events, and partner events
Support day-to-day communications operations and special projects across the organization, including occasional mailings, event support, and administrative projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
1-3+ years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related fields (including internships)
Interest in and commitment to CSF’s mission of expanding educational opportunity for children
Strong writing, editing, and research skills
Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort conducting phone interviews and outreach
Experience using content creation and design tools such as Canva and Adobe InDesign, with familiarity creating content for digital and social media platforms
Familiarity with AI-powered productivity and content creation tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, or related applications
Familiarity with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who is collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5%)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working or interning in a nonprofit, education, policy, or mission-driven organization
Familiarity with social media management tools, Meta Ads, and email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp
Knowledge of SEO best practices, Google Analytics, and digital engagement metrics
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
Cover letter including:
An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Children’s Scholarship Fund’s mission
Salary requirements
Resume
Applications should then also be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
About Stand Together Fellowships
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
