The Communications Manager leads the development, execution, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive communications strategy for the American Montessori Society. This role is essential to advancing AMS’ mission and vision. 
 
The Communications Manger ensures that AMS is communicating externally with clarity, purpose, and accuracy. This role is the unifying voice for all of AMS’ communications channels, having a finger on the pulse of every part of the organization.  Job Details Create and manage the overall editorial calendar comprising emails, social, blog, podcast, and other communication channels as needed Serves as the unifying voice for AMS’ external products  Collaborate with internal teams, especially fellow Marketing and Communications colleagues, to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all communications channels. Liaise with external communications contractors to coordinate content and communications alignment of the Montessori Life Magazine team, the Educating the Human Potential podcast team, the Montessori Life blog contributors and others as necessary  Assist with metrics reporting in collaboration with Senior Leadership and maintain a consistent, predictable communication cadence to the AMS community. Curate day-to-day social media calendar and content, managing any external contract needs for graphic design or paid media   Help subject matter experts shape engaging and informative content that effectively communicates the organization's mission, initiatives, and achievements to diverse audiences Assist in the development and distribution of educational reports, whitepapers, and other publications that contribute to the organization's publishing goals Incredible skills in writing, reviewing content/tone, communication, project management  Work closely and collaboratively across the organization to develop efficient and helpful processes to update, scale, and leverage all communication pieces  In tandem with marketing and subject matter experts, develop strategic messaging houses and similar outcome-based frameworks for critical events and initiatives, designed to be scaled and applied throughout segments, audiences, and channels.  Oversee and approve the production of content, presentations, campaigns, and institutional materials for internal and local communications needs. Develops and executes successful short and long-term media and social media outreach strategies. Develops and oversees a diverse range of branding programs to meet the changing needs and strengthen relationships with our community and partner organizations. 
