Communications Associate

We are searching for a creative and collaborative Communications Associate to create content that upholds the QuestBridge brand among our core constituents. The Communications Associate will play an important role in creating content for the program teams to ensure that our Scholars and Alumni are engaged through a variety of channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to create and edit content for email, social media, web, print, video, and other channels to support program goals.
• Produce messaging and creative assets that aligns with the QuestBridge brand.
• Monitor emerging trends and provide recommendations on best practices for marketing and communications.
• Balance conflicting feedback for messaging and escalate when needed.
• Participate in other organization-wide initiatives such as reading applications and staffing events. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and design skills with demonstrated experience in adapting content for different channels and understanding the relationship between design and content.
• Ability to apply a consistent voice with tonal flexibility for various audiences and programs.
• A proven track record of successfully working cross-collaboratively. 
• Working knowledge of website content management systems, email marketing software, social media platforms, and design programs (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite).
• Heightened sensitivity to students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualities

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Rigorous quality standards in terms of text editing and visual aesthetics.
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with a small team of colleagues.
• Strong work ethic, with curiosity about new trends in marketing and communications.
• Strong belief in the goals and mission of QuestBridge.
• Deep-seated personal integrity.
• Warm, positive personality.
• Desire to grow and develop professionally. Quick study, independently resourceful.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skills for the position. The range for this position is $54,000 - $65,000.

QuestBridge strives to provide the best possible benefits for our team members. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance including access to flexible spending and health saving accounts; generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure; 401k (pre-tax or Roth); paid parental leave; remote work stipends; flexible work hours; and many more.

Hours and Location

This is a regular, full-time, remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States. Employees will be expected to be engaged online and travel when necessary.  Travel may include up to 2-4 times per year for internal and external organizational events.

About QuestBridge

QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose.

From our founding over 30 years ago, QuestBridge has always been an organization focused on creating opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds, regardless of race, geography, or academic interest.

Application Process

Apply by uploading your resume and cover letter. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we ask that candidates refrain from calling or mailing applications. Thank you for your interest in employment with QuestBridge. QuestBridge is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Sample

Please provide a link to your portfolio or upload an original work sample that demonstrates your writing and design skills (ex: marketing email, flyer, social media post, brochure, etc.). Please do not include sensitive or confidential information.