Assistant Director of Communications

One Schoolhouse is looking for a proactive, strategic Assistant Director of Communications to lead communications across our two primary programs: our One Schoolhouse Program for students and the Association for Academic Leaders. This hands-on role will focus on communicating how One Schoolhouse supports independent schools in delivering on their mission.

You’ll develop messaging, campaigns, and materials that connect our programs and services to the challenges and opportunities schools face, making a clear, compelling case for why One Schoolhouse is a trusted partner. Reporting to the COO and working closely with our small team, you’ll shape and implement communication strategies that drive engagement with our programs

Key Responsibilities
Communication Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement a communications plan that advances our strategic goals and elevates brand awareness around our Academic Program and the Association for Academic Leaders.
• Craft and deliver messaging that is tailored to independent school leaders and illustrates how our programs address their needs, including emails, web content, collateral, presentations, and social media.

Connecting Our Work to Schools’ Needs

• Translate One Schoolhouse’s offerings into clear, school-centered messaging that resonates with independent school priorities like a rich and varied curriculum, student-centered learning, academic excellence, and strong and inspiring leadership.
• Develop communications and materials that help Academic Leaders understand how our programs can help them tackle current challenges and future opportunities.
• Shape a clear, actionable “vision of value” that supports partnership conversations and sustained relationships.

Content Development & Design

• Write polished copy and design visual assets for all communications channels using tools like Canva, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.
• Maintain an up-to-date editorial calendar and manage all campaign assets and deadlines across programs.
• Serve as a liaison between team members and communications support, creating materials that help the Director of Partnerships and Account Manager advance school outreach, partnership, and retention.

Collaboration & Internal Support

• Partner with colleagues across the Academic Program, Association, and Systems teams to align messaging with program priorities and timelines.
• Actively seek input from team members and identify new opportunities to highlight the impact of our work with schools.
• Support the ongoing improvement of our communications processes, tools, and data tracking.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Track KPIs across email campaigns, web analytics, and social channels, using data to inform future communications and enhance engagement.
• Prepare regular updates for leadership on communications performance, trends, and insights.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field; experience with independent schools strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to craft messages that connect offerings to audience needs and convey value clearly and convincingly.
• Strong writing and editing skills: able to produce engaging, professional content in a clear and concise style.
• Skilled with design tools like Canva and comfortable using CRM/email tools like Salesforce/Pardot to manage communications.
• Self-directed and collaborative: able to take initiative in a small team and balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Status
Full-time, Exempt

Compensation Package
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the organization’s 403(b) plan, health and dental plans, and short-term and long-term disability insurance programs. Full-time employees are encouraged to use their twenty-four PTO days. In addition to annual PTO, the employee will have paid holidays in accordance with the organization’s annual calendar.

Salary Range
$85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience and geographic location.

Travel & Physical Requirements
The Assistant Director will need to travel approximately 10% of the time. The position requires that a candidate should be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.

Location
Either remote or in Washington, DC.

About One Schoolhouse
One Schoolhouse partners with independent schools to advance their diverse approaches to education. One Schoolhouse is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that has more than 270 consortium schools across the world in its academic program, and more than 135 schools are members of its Association for Academic Leaders. Please visit http://www.oneschoolhouse.org and http://academicleaders.org for more information about the organization.

EOE Statement    
One Schoolhouse is committed to providing a place where people can thrive. It is in the best interest of each individual and the School that we dedicate ourselves to creating an educational environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equality and that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. These behaviors are demeaning; they are unacceptable conduct; and they will not be tolerated. One Schoolhouse expects all students and members of the school community to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, with respect for the personal dignity of one another.

One Schoolhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, religion/creed, ethnic or national origin, gender identification, citizenship status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. Similarly, One Schoolhouse will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.  

About One Schoolhouse

One Schoolhouse is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that partners with independent schools to advance their diverse approaches to education.The organization does this through an innovative, online supplemental learning program and through our Association for Academic Leaders. More than 270 schools are a part of our online learning consortium; and more than 125 schools are a part of our newly formed Association for Academic Leaders. One Schoolhouse looks to continue moderate to aggressive growth over the coming years. Please visit http://www.oneschoolhouse.org/ and http://www.academicleaders.org/ for more information about the organization. The One Schoolhouse leadership team is positive, forward-looking, fun-loving, and supportive. We are looking for candidates who will add to an exceptionally good work environment. Those who tend to see opportunities before problems, who are able to laugh at themselves, who see the best in people, and who work effectively with colleagues of varied backgrounds find success in this working environment.

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