Who We Are

Impact on Education is the nonprofit foundation for the Boulder Valley School District. Since 1983, we’ve mobilized our community to invest in student success. When economic pressures affect students or schools, we remove financial barriers that keep kids from the opportunities they deserve. We fund and run programs that support learning, well-being, and future-readiness. Our resources are focused where they’re needed most so every kid can thrive.

We are a small team of passionate and ambitious professionals who are committed to making a difference in students’ lives. You’ll be part of a fun, driven, and collaborative team environment. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Role

The Senior Marketing & Communications Associate is a new role created to ensure marketing and communications projects are executed with brand consistency, quality, and an attention to detail as the organization grows. The role is full-time and Non-Exempt. This position will be responsible for producing a variety of content, coordinating campaigns and communications logistics, and executing projects under the strategic direction of the Director of Marketing & Communications. Our work is seasonal so this role’s priorities, projects, and daily tasks may shift depending on the time of year.

The successful candidate will blend creativity, adaptability and motivation with proven capacities in copy writing, aesthetics and digital marketing. The role requires someone who can manage multiple priorities, take initiative and move work forward in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

We are seeking an adaptable, highly organized, motivated, and creative professional with strong writing skills, an eye for aesthetics, and digital experience. This role requires someone who can manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and move work forward in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Content Production & Channel Management

• Draft and edit, photograph, and/or film content for events, fundraising appeals, the website, social media, and emails 
• Maintain and update outreach materials including slide decks, flyers, and digital assets to ensure staff are equipped for community-facing outreach.
• Execute quick-turnaround and simple graphics projects such as social media content, flyers, or adapting existing designs for event collateral (advanced graphic design for complex and high-stakes projects contracted out)  

• Draft scripts, ads, promotional emails, slides, shot lists, and print materials for events

• Execute day-to-day management of digital platforms, including social media, emailing marketing, monthly newsletter and event promotion

Earned & Paid Media Support

• Assist with media relations: pitching stories, drafting press releases, and coordinating executive approvals and interviews

• Draft and coordinate placement of digital and print ads

Production Coordination & Marketing Operations

• Gather media consent forms and interviewee content approvals; schedule pre-interviews and coordinate schedules for video shoot days 
• Regularly review automated email journeys, ensuring all workflows are technically sound, correctly segmented, and content is up-to-date
• Manage the day-to-day technical functions of our digital platforms, streamline campaign workflows, and coordinate with technical partners
• Assist with client-side event and logistics decisions with support from an external firm and/or other teammates on an as needed basis
  

Who You Are

• You are a purpose-driven professional motivated by making a difference in students’ lives.
• You excel in “roll up your sleeves and get things done” positions. 
• You bring both a creative and analytical mindset that drives results-focused campaigns.
• You believe in the power of listening and learning as the foundation for strong communications and marketing. 
• Collaborating across departments to achieve results is core to your professional values.  
• You enjoy variety in your job tasks and can confidently manage multiple competing priorities.
• You easily maneuver between highly independent tasks and team projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field, or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• A background in content creation, email marketing and social media management experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing logistics, projects and/or events.
• Sharp eye for visuals and aesthetics, with the ability to create engaging, on-brand graphics.
• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience of software and systems including: Mailchimp, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, WordPress, Canva, Fundraiseup, Asana, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bloomerang.
• PR/media relations and digital marketing experience is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

• Hiring Range of: $60,000 – $70,000
• Hybrid scheduling consisting of M, W, and some Th in office, or as schedules require.
• 401(k) with 4% match 
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefits available
• 16 days of paid time off, increasing at 3 and 5 years
• Paid sabbatical leave after 5 years
• 11 paid holidays
• Reduced summer schedule
• Paid volunteer time off

Work Environment & Schedule

Impact on Education’s offices are located in Louisville, Colorado. The role is hybrid and requires occasional evening or weekend hours to support events. The physical requirements are prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants are encouraged to upload their resume and a cover letter summarizing interest in the position and relevant skills and experience. We believe in potential and passion. If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply and share what makes you a great candidate!

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Applications are due Sunday, July 5th.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications

associated with the job. Leadership reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time as needed by the organization. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Impact on Education and the employee.

Impact on Education  is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team, and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.