Marketing & Communications Manager

About Black Men Teach (BMT)

Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from be led by and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit prepare and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT were reimagining what it means to teach lead and belong. Our team is bold innovative and deeply rooted in purpose. We dont just talk about change we design it build it and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation mattersand that our childrens schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.

Position Overview:

The Marketing & Communications Manager plays a vital role in amplifying the mission and impact of Black Men Teach. This position supports the development and execution of strategic communications that elevate our brand engage our community and inspire action. From managing digital platforms to crafting compelling content this role helps ensure that our message resonates with current and future supporters partners and educators.

Core Responsibilities

• Marketing & Brand Storytelling
  • Manage and grow Black Men Teachs social media presence and website to reflect our mission and impact.
  • Assist with content creation and scheduling for social media platforms.
  • Support media relations efforts including writing press releases and maintaining a digital news archive.
  • Capture and edit photography and video content that highlights the voices and stories of our fellows partners and students.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to produce high-quality visual and digital assets.
  • Support event promotion and execution both virtual and in-person.
• Brand Management & Design
  • Uphold and apply Black Men Teachs brand guidelines across all communications.
  • Design and develop print and digital collateral using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite ensuring alignment with our values and messaging.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of program-specific messaging to ensure consistency and clarity across the organization.
• Communications & Content Development
  • Support the creation design and distribution of email communications and eNewsletters.
  • Contribute to storytelling efforts that highlight the lived experiences of Black male educators and the students they serve.
  • Assist in developing donor- and partner-facing materials that communicate our impact and vision.
• Digital Strategy & Platform Management
  • Support management of digital platforms including:
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram
    • YouTube (content management and video cataloging)
    • Google AdWords nonprofit account (TBD)
    • Digital advertising (e.g. Pandora Spotify)

  • Monitor analytics and engagement to inform strategy and optimize reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in marketing communications digital media or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-college experience preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proficient in Canva Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing social media and website content; familiarity with Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube and Google Analytics.
• Event planning experience preferred.
• Deep commitment to racial equity educational justice and the mission of Black Men Teach.
• Ability to work cross-functionally adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.
• Empathy humility and a collaborative spirit.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside different facilities (e.g. schools) or offices throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in-person.

Work Environment

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. To support collaboration community building and teamwork Black Men Teach requires staff to work on-site three days per week Tuesday through Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are designated as remote workdays.
• Typical office environment or virtual space with frequent interruptions.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is $50000- $60000. Final salary is determined by BMT based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and retirement match. Team members enjoy generous paid time off professional development opportunities and wellness days to support balance growth and renewal. We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility collaboration and community connection.

EEO Statement

Black Men Teach (BMT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on race color religion creed national origin ancestry gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Us!

If youre passionate about reimagining systems and creating lasting impact we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to BMT. Together were not just transforming education were transforming possibility.