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Department: | ASCEND |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Salary: | $90,000 - $110,000 |
ABOUT US
Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.
Ascend at the Aspen Institute Founder Anne Mosle set out with a mission to spark and spread breakthroughs in how we achieve intergenerational prosperity and well-being. Over the past decade Ascend has catalyzed a modern two-generation (2Gen) approach intentionally focusing on children and the adults in their lives together. We activate and amplify values-based leadership to drive innovation, cross-system collaboration, and policy change. Our community of leaders fuels our reach and impact: 140 Ascend Fellows, 130 Parent Advisors, more than 500 national Network Partners, and our philanthropic partners – active in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico as well as across the globe in Ireland, Rwanda, and Guatemala. Together, leaders in this growing movement are rewriting the narrative, catalyzing more than $500 million in public and private investments, and transforming systems that serve 15 million families.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Communications Officer will primarily focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating a strategic communication plan for Ascend’s Postsecondary Success for Parents Initiative (PSP). Since 2018, PSP has been a key driver in building an expansive, nationally-coordinated effort to advance innovative solutions that provide greater postsecondary access, affordability, and success for parents. We focus on the more than four million student parents enrolled in postsecondary pathways. We believe student parents’ leadership and lived expertise should inform and strengthen higher education’s equity agenda to accelerate better outcomes.
The Communications Officer will be responsible for the design, project planning and implementation of communications-related deliverables for the shifting and expanding post-secondary ecosystem, including how that ties to our broader 2Gen approach. The successful candidate will possess outstanding writing, project management and analytical skills. Ascend seeks a passionate and dynamic self-starter with creative ideas and strong attention to detail to both strengthen and support policy and communication efforts and help launch important new areas of work.
The Communications Officer will work closely with diverse leaders across the Ascend community. This position reports to the Senior Director of Communications and works closely with Ascend’s Postsecondary Success for Parents team. The Communications Officer will join a high-performing team of three communications professionals and a broader team of ~25 Ascenders (team members), which operates as a flagship program within the broader Aspen Institute network. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. This role is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement (2+ days a week in the office).
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE
TO APPLY:
Visit our career page at https://www.aspeninstitute.org/careers/career-opportunities/ and follow the instructions for uploading your cover letter and resume. All interested applicants must submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter. Applications without cover letter will not receive full consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
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