Education First Consulting

Communications

• Grow the firm’s thought leadership footprint
• Co-develop, with the Founding Partner, Ed First’s strategic communications vision to guide all publications and thought leadership content that significantly increase engagement with Ed First’s key audiences, including current and prospective clients
• Translate insights from the field into actionable content and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences
• Lead the creation, sequencing and implementation of a publications and content strategy that aligns with the firm’s Blueprint, emerging opportunities and business priorities
• Identify and elevate strategic content opportunities across social channels, newsletters website, Linkedin, webinars, op-eds, podcasts and conference presentations
• Ensure content is compelling, clear and “so-what” driven and consistent with providing editorial feedback and coaching to staff to enhance quality and impact
• Mobilize staff to contribute as thoughts leaders in their functional areas, empowering them to produce high-quality content through coaching and mentoring
• Build and manage streamlined workflows and content calendars to ensure transparency, efficiency and strategic pacing across initiatives
• Strengthen Education First’s external voice and influence by aligning communications strategy with field trends, funder priorities, business development goals and the firm’s strategic plan
• Advise senior leaders and sellers on messaging, narrative framing and positioning and communications to deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s presence in the P-20 education landscape
• Lead digital strategy and manage the firm’s presence across social media and other platforms
• Oversee external communications vendors and creative partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and brand consistency
• Co-lead the design and execution of integrated campaigns that amplify Ed First’s work and thought leadership
• Ensure brand voice, messaging and visual identity are consistent across content, campaigns and platforms
• Implement metrics and analytics to measure impact, optimize campaigns and inform future strategy

Strategic Communications and Marketing

Human Resources

• Increase the efficiency and consistency of HR operations by coordinating and maintaining streamlined systems, processes and people support workflows
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality HR support by responding to internal and external HR inquiries with hands-on expertise and solutions
• Promote a fair, transparent and legally compliant workplace culture by partnering with the HR Director to manage employee relations matters, support investigations and recommend actionable resolutions
• Support the Director of Learning and Development with strengthening staff capability and career growth by organizing and facilitating professional development initiatives
• Assist with leading the review, updates and communication of HR policies, procedures, the employee handbook and internal HR announcements
• Support talent acquisition and seamless onboarding experiences for new hires by assisting with talent acquisition processes and ensuring compliant I-9 verification and onboarding activities
• Support a consistent and equitable performance management cycle by assisting with the annual goal-setting and bi-annual review processes in Culture Amp including monitoring staff engagement and completion
• Contribute to manager effectiveness, organizational learning and decision-making by supporting the development, administration and analysis of employee surveys, including the annual Engage and Elevate report
• Enhance employee well-being and compliance by administering benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, COBRA, FMLA and leave administration) with accuracy and care
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reconciliation by collaborating with the Finance team to process monthly billings from HR and benefits providers

Strategic Communications and Marketing

Part-Time Human Resource Associate