Communications Manager (FULLY REMOTE NOT-FOR-ORGANIZATION)

About the American Montessori Society 

The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost association championing Montessori education, representing a global network of more than  20,000 individual members.  AMS advances quality Montessori practice by setting professional and educational standards, providing learning and leadership development, and convening the community through events like The Montessori Event, one of the largest Montessori gatherings in the world. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, AMS works to ensure that Montessori education remains a vibrant, equitable, and evidence-informed approach for children and adults across diverse learning environments. standards, professional development, research, and community building.

AMS is classified as a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization.

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Works Closely With: All Internal stakeholders 

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate Range: $60,000- $65,000/year

Designation: Remote working in the Eastern Time Zone. Position involves work-related travel in the United States two times per year including the Annual Conference in March of each year and an All Staff retreat in July of each year. 

Employee must reside in one of the following states: 

Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas 

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you would be a great fit for this role. Only complete applications will be considered. 

Note to the applicant:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.  No calls please. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

The Communications Manager leads the development, execution, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive communications strategy for the American Montessori Society. This role is essential to advancing AMS’ mission and vision. 
 
The Communications Manger ensures that AMS is communicating externally with clarity, purpose, and accuracy. This role is the unifying voice for all of AMS’ communications channels, having a finger on the pulse of every part of the organization.  

Job Details 

• Create and manage the overall editorial calendar comprising emails, social, blog, podcast, and other communication channels as needed 

• Serves as the unifying voice for AMS’ external products  

• Collaborate with internal teams, especially fellow Marketing and Communications colleagues, to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all communications channels. 

• Liaise with external communications contractors to coordinate content and communications alignment of the Montessori Life Magazine team, the Educating the Human Potential podcast team, the Montessori Life blog contributors and others as necessary  

• Assist with metrics reporting in collaboration with Senior Leadership and maintain a consistent, predictable communication cadence to the AMS community. 

• Curate day-to-day social media calendar and content, managing any external contract needs for graphic design or paid media   

• Help subject matter experts shape engaging and informative content that effectively communicates the organization's mission, initiatives, and achievements to diverse audiences 

• Assist in the development and distribution of educational reports, whitepapers, and other publications that contribute to the organization's publishing goals 

• Incredible skills in writing, reviewing content/tone, communication, project management  

• Work closely and collaboratively across the organization to develop efficient and helpful processes to update, scale, and leverage all communication pieces  

• In tandem with marketing and subject matter experts, develop strategic messaging houses and similar outcome-based frameworks for critical events and initiatives, designed to be scaled and applied throughout segments, audiences, and channels.  

• Oversee and approve the production of content, presentations, campaigns, and institutional materials for internal and local communications needs. 

• Develops and executes successful short and long-term media and social media outreach strategies. 

• Develops and oversees a diverse range of branding programs to meet the changing needs and strengthen relationships with our community and partner organizations. 

• 5+ years of experience in Marketing, Communications, or similar disciplines  

• Proven experience in leading content collaboration, communications campaigns, and messaging projects.  

• Strong written and verbal capabilities and proven experience with writing for employee and business audiences.  

• Proven management of an editorial calendar, with multiple stakeholders and competing channels.  

• Demonstrated management of social media content, including writing and content strategy  

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing large-scale communications programs  

• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to implementation  

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively across teams and departments  

• Strategic mindset with the capacity to align technology initiatives with broader business goals.  

• Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of communications technology trends and best practices 

AMS has a strong benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and generous Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Holidays and other time off. 

The American Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable laws.

No calls please.