Institute for Citizens & Scholars - Communications Manager, Higher Ed

Employer: Institute for Citizens & Scholars

Location: Remote (Work must be performed in New Jersey, U.S.)

Salary: $75,000/year (Full-Time, Generous Benefits Included)

About the Role

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars is hiring a Communications Manager to shape powerful narratives and content strategies that promote civic learning and higher education reform. This remote role (New Jersey-based work required) is perfect for a strategic storyteller with experience in mission-driven communications, content strategy, and editorial management across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead content development for websites, print materials, fundraising, and impact storytelling

• Translate civic research into accessible narratives and messaging

• Ensure brand consistency across platforms including digital, social media, and print

• Maintain an editorial calendar and multimedia content library

• Manage content production and collaborate on deployment with internal teams

• Contribute to narrative development for PR, marketing, and fundraising campaigns

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in content strategy, editorial, or communications

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven sectors

Preferred:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling

• Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong project management and vendor oversight

• Familiarity with higher ed trends (equity, student success, institutional change)

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

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