Director, Marketing & Communications

GENERATION CITIZEN

DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Location: Remote

ABOUT US

Generation Citizen offers tools for the rising generation to build civic skills and make America the inclusive, multi-racial democracy that we need. We are transforming how civics is taught by providing equity-rooted, real-world civic education, which helps students understand how governments function and how they can make a difference in the system. Through hands-on civic education, legislative advocacy, coalition building, and youth leadership development, we teach young people how to have a voice and become active citizens in their communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Generation Citizen is looking for an experienced, strategic communications leader to elevate our brand and amplify the importance of student voice and project-based, K-12 civic learning as a pathway towards a thriving, participatory democracy. This Director-level role is a hands-on, "player-coach" position designed for a builder who thrives at the intersection of high-level strategy and tactical execution. You will be responsible for defining and implementing our national communications and marketing vision, for leveraging data to optimize our media reach and digital presence, and for further positioning GC as a thought leader at the intersection of democracy and education. In this role, you will oversee, develop, and mentor a small but dynamic team, including a part-time Social Media Manager and a seasonal intern, while also managing external PR firms. You will lead with both vision and precision, balancing the development of scalable infrastructure with direct involvement in drafting, designing, and executing high-impact content that advances our student-centered mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

External Communications & Marketing Strategy (25%)

* Architect and oversee a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing and communications strategy that elevates GC’s brand and drives enga...