Communications Executive Associate - Discovery Institute - VirtualTalent Market

OverviewDiscovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education (ACTE) is seeking a Communications amp; Executive Associate to join its growing team.This is a full-time remote role (aligned with Pacific Time). Scheduled work hours are required, with occasional evenings and weekends for time-sensitive tasks. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, organization, and initiative. The Associate is expected to be fully available to exclusively complete outlined work responsibilities during scheduled work hours.The Communications amp; Executive Associate will report to and support ACTE and its Director by advancing communications, media engagement, social media growth, donor relations, and administrative operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunications amp; Media StrategyDevelop and implement messaging, creative direction, and storytelling across platformsProduce content plans, campaigns, written materials, videos, and social media contentManage website updates and support leadership communications, including drafting content that reflects leadership’s voice and perspectiveTransform ACTE initiatives, events, and updates into compelling narrativesSocial Media amp; GrowthManage ACTE’s social media accounts, including posting, scheduling, engagement, and monitoring across platformsCreate social media content and implement multimedia campaigns to boost reach and engagementTrack analytics and deliver regular performance reports aligned with strategic growth goalsMedia amp; Public EngagementPitch, schedule, and coordinate media interviews and speaking engagementsPrepare talking points, briefing materials, and supporting visuals for public appearancesMaintain a database of media contacts and public engagement opportunitiesTrack and document professional contributions, publications, presentations, and organizational achievementsFundraising amp; Donor CommunicationsDraft donor communications, including expressions of gratitude, timely updates, giving appeals, and grant proposalsEnsure all donor communications are professional, consistent, and aligned with organizational messagingSupport donor engagement and conduct funding researchExecutive Support amp; Administrative OperationsPrepare meeting and event materials, including agendas, handouts, and slide decks.Schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and manage logisticsMaintain records related to communications, events, and donor activitiesAssist with event planning, including invitations, branding, logistics, and follow-up communicationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesConduct research for articles, interviews, presentations, and meetingsEnsure consistent branding and high-quality presentation across all communications.Perform other responsibilities as assignedProfessional Standards amp; AvailabilityMaintain accessibility during scheduled work hours; schedule changes or time off must be requested and approved in advanceExecute responsibilities proactively, promptly, and precisely with strong attention to detailUphold the highest standards of professionalism, work quality, discretion, and confidentialityEnsure all public-facing materials are polished, professional, and error-freeSupport and protect the reputation and mission of Discovery Institute and the ACTE DirectorRequirements2+ years of applicable professional experienceExperience managing social media professionally or creating high-quality content that demonstrates creativity and audience engagementAbility to work 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule aligned with Pacific Time.Willingness to travel up to 5% annually for events or meetingsStrong alignment with the mission and work of Discovery InstituteBachelor’s degree or extensive experience in social media, branding, and communicationsTo ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:Cover letter describing your interest in the role and alignment with ACTE’s mission and workResume highlighting relevant experienceOptional: portfolio samples, writing examples, and/or links to professional social media demonstrating communications and content creation skillsApplications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.Questions can be directed to Angela Hight, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: angela@talentmarket.org.There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.