Harlem Children's Zone
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world‑renowned education and poverty‑fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission‑aligned Manager, Communications to join our Communications team.
The Manager, Communications will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications, the Manager, Communications will help create and implement communications strategies to advance key priorities: raise awareness of HCZ and our National Impact Team, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and philanthropy. Working in collaboration with members of the Communications Department and stakeholders across the organization, they will primarily craft written storytelling highlighting our National Impact Team and their external partners, scholars, families, and community members; manage our staff intranet and newsletters; support earned media efforts, including drafting pitches and press releases; develop and refine our core messaging; and edit. Some travel is required.
The Manager, Communications will join our Communications Team at the forefront of innovation at HCZ. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, writer, and editor with experience creating and implementing multi‑channel communications strategies that encompass owned and earned media, crafting written content to engage diverse audiences, and managing an array of communications platforms and projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent strongly preferred
At least 5‑6 years’ experience working in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, brand management, or related fields
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
Commitment to HCZ values and mission
Strong written and verbal communication and editing skills
Experience with Mailchimp and intranet platforms a plus
Who You Are
A curious, multi‑talented communicator, writer, editor, content creator, and project manager
A deadline‑driven hustler who thrives in low‑ego, team‑oriented environments
A strong relationship and community builder who is comfortable collaborating with staff members across a large and complex organization
What You’ll Do
Help develop and implement communications strategies and innovations to advance our key priorities, particularly raising awareness of our National Impact Team and their work
Create and/or edit written content highlighting the work of HCZ and our National Impact Team, including website content, white papers, press releases, emails, advertising copy, op‑eds, newsletters, and social media captions
Support project planning for events hosted by our National Impact Team, including major conferences and site visits; this includes collaborating with the Communications Team to ensure the creation of marketing assets for and coordination of video and photography coverage of the events
Manage content creation for our “In The Zone” staff communications platforms, e.g., intranet (Jostle) and staff newsletter (Mailchimp), ensuring timely dissemination of critical information to staff members and gathering and reporting on performance data to optimise engagement
Help develop and refine core organisational messaging for our work, impact, and programmes
Edit and ensure internal stakeholder‑written communications meet standards for quality and messaging alignment
As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Benefits
Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No‑cost health insurance
Life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States.
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The Manager, Communications will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on‑the‑ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Communications, the Manager, Communications will help create and implement communications strategies to advance key priorities: raise awareness of HCZ and our National Impact Team, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and philanthropy. Working in collaboration with members of the Communications Department and stakeholders across the organization, they will primarily craft written storytelling highlighting our National Impact Team and their external partners, scholars, families, and community members; manage our staff intranet and newsletters; support earned media efforts, including drafting pitches and press releases; develop and refine our core messaging; and edit. Some travel is required.
The Manager, Communications will join our Communications Team at the forefront of innovation at HCZ. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator, writer, and editor with experience creating and implementing multi‑channel communications strategies that encompass owned and earned media, crafting written content to engage diverse audiences, and managing an array of communications platforms and projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent strongly preferred
At least 5‑6 years’ experience working in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, brand management, or related fields
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
Commitment to HCZ values and mission
Strong written and verbal communication and editing skills
Experience with Mailchimp and intranet platforms a plus
Who You Are
A curious, multi‑talented communicator, writer, editor, content creator, and project manager
A deadline‑driven hustler who thrives in low‑ego, team‑oriented environments
A strong relationship and community builder who is comfortable collaborating with staff members across a large and complex organization
What You’ll Do
Help develop and implement communications strategies and innovations to advance our key priorities, particularly raising awareness of our National Impact Team and their work
Create and/or edit written content highlighting the work of HCZ and our National Impact Team, including website content, white papers, press releases, emails, advertising copy, op‑eds, newsletters, and social media captions
Support project planning for events hosted by our National Impact Team, including major conferences and site visits; this includes collaborating with the Communications Team to ensure the creation of marketing assets for and coordination of video and photography coverage of the events
Manage content creation for our “In The Zone” staff communications platforms, e.g., intranet (Jostle) and staff newsletter (Mailchimp), ensuring timely dissemination of critical information to staff members and gathering and reporting on performance data to optimise engagement
Help develop and refine core organisational messaging for our work, impact, and programmes
Edit and ensure internal stakeholder‑written communications meet standards for quality and messaging alignment
As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Benefits
Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No‑cost health insurance
Life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States.
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