Contractor for Communications, Marketing and Brand

<p><strong>ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION</strong></p><p>The Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation (Alliance Foundation) is dedicated to strengthening the community support and investment that has lifted Alliance College-Ready Public Schools (Alliance) since its inception. The Alliance Foundation raises resources and visibility for the Alliance network of schools, advocates for policies that improve quality public education for historically underserved youth, and builds partnerships to strengthen Alliance schools and the communities that the Alliance serves. We believe in the unlimited potential of our scholars and work to shine a bright light on what is possible for all public schools.</p><p>Incorporated in 2019, the Alliance Foundation builds on the strong legacy of active and engaged civic leaders who are committed to educational justice and believe in the brilliant promise of Alliance scholars and schools. By joining the Alliance Foundation, you will join a collaborative community that will make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS </strong></p><p>Alliance College-Ready Public Schools (Alliance) was founded on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, can achieve at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing middle and high schools serving more than 12,000 scholars in systematically oppressed communities across Los Angeles.</p><p>Now in its 21st year, Alliance scholars continue to demonstrate extraordinary drive and talent, graduating and earning college acceptances at rates that rival their peers in private schools. In 2025, 97% were accepted to college, with 83% admitted to four-year colleges and universities. Guided by our North Star of 75% of graduates completing a four-year college degree, Alliance remains committed to creating the conditions for brilliance to thrive, no matter the starting point.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PROJECT SUMMARY</strong></p><p>The Contractor for Communications, Marketing and Brand is responsible for elevating the organization’s visibility, brand identity, and external relations. This role partners closely with the Executive Director and Director of External Affairs to execute the Foundation’s marketing and communications strategy, helping shape public narrative, drive integrated campaigns, and align communications with organizational priorities.</p><p>The Contractor will lead content development, brand stewardship, and day-to-day execution of communications across channels, ensuring consistency, quality, and strategic alignment. Primary audiences include Alliance supporters, partners and policymakers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO </strong></p><p><em>Marketing, Communications & Brand Stewardship</em></p><ul><li><strong>Content & Creative:</strong> Lead the planning, creative direction, and execution of all marketing and external communications, including bi-weekly newsletters, event scripts, and collateral design.</li><li><strong>Brand Stewardship: </strong>Ensure consistent application of brand standards across all channels</li><li><strong>Marketing Implementation: </strong>Implement integrated marketing and communications strategies (email, web, social)</li><li><strong>Data and analytics:</strong> Maintain impact data and analyze engagement metrics to inform messaging and improve effectiveness.</li><li><strong>Digital Management: </strong>Manage the Foundation website and email platforms in collaboration with the team for timely, accessible content delivery.</li><li><strong>Calendar Oversight: </strong>Project manage key communications initiatives, including timeline development, workflow coordination, and cross-functional alignment.</li></ul><p><em>Team Collaboration and Operations</em></p><ul><li><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong> Partner with internal Alliance home office and school teams to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment of campaigns with organizational priorities.</li><li><strong>Vendor Management: </strong>Manage relationships with external consultants to ensure quality, on-brand deliverables, and efficient workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Storytelling:</strong> Exceptional written and visual skills to craft persuasive, audience-centered communications.</li><li><strong>Strategic:</strong> Ability to translate data insights into authentic messaging.</li><li><strong>Organized:</strong> A project manager who can manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines and vendor relationships with high attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Mission-Aligned:</strong> Deep commitment to Alliance’s mission and our journey to become an anti-racist, pro-Black organization.</li><li><strong>Tech Savvy: </strong>Proficient in Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital platforms (CRM, email marketing).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>At least three (3) years of professional experience in marketing/communications, brand strategy, or donor communications.</li><li>Must provide own computer, equipment, and software necessary to complete the scope of work.</li><li>Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION</strong></p><p>This is a temporary, independent consulting role, anticipated to run from approximately June 2026 through early December 2026. The expected hours of work are approximately 15 hours/week.</p><ul><li><strong>Pay Range: </strong>The role’s pay range, based on relevant experience, is $40–$60 per hour.</li><li><strong>Work Environment:</strong> This is a remote role, with preference for someone living in the Greater Los Angeles area.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong></p><p>Please submit a resume and cover letter to <u>humanresources@laalliancefoundation.org</u>.</p><p>Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Alliance Foundation does not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or employee on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.</em></p>

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