Director of Communications

For over three decades, New Visions for Public Schools has played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color. We provide educators with the tools, resources, and supports to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems—through investments in curriculum, technology, student planning tools, and innovative college and career preparatory programs.

What You’ll Do

New Visions seeks a Communications Director to lead the strategic vision, development and execution of a modern, high-impact communications program that advances the organization’s mission, visibility, and fundraising goals. The Communications Director will manage a team of 2-4 team members in developing and implementing an organization-wide communications strategy to bring New Visions’s mission and programs to life for all stakeholder groups. This will include:

• Partnering with program and development teams to surface stories of innovation and impact
• Helping teams express complex work in accessible, human language through compelling content creation
• Establishing and analyzing performance metrics to guide communications decisions
• Defining key audiences, messages, and goals across platforms
• Leading the organization’s social media strategy
• Collaborating with influencers, partners, and thought leaders to expand reach and engagement
• Producing organizational materials such as annual reports, newsletters, and website content
• Supporting leadership with key message frameworks, talking points, and preparation for media interviews and public appearances

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished writer, digital storyteller, and strategist who can distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with educators, families, civic leaders, and donors. They will bring both creativity and discipline – building the systems, strategies, and storytelling capacity to amplify New Visions’s work across channels. Minimum eligibility requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 8–10 years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or related roles
• Experience within education, public policy, or a mission-driven organization preferred

This is a hands-on leadership role for a collaborative communicator who is fluent in social media and digital engagement, comfortable with emerging technologies, including AI, and eager to connect communications work directly to organizational outcomes.

Apply Now!

To see the comprehensive job description and to submit an application, please visit our careers site:

https://grnh.se/fe90mpvi1us 

New Visions for Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that our people and teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve, and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all prospective and current employees.

At New Visions for Public Schools, we work to make great public schools common in New York City. We believe that all of New York City’s students deserve public schools that make successful futures possible, especially Black, Latinx, and low-income students who have historically had inequitable access to a great public education. Since 1989, New Visions has been a driving force behind some of the most significant reforms to public education in New York City. Today, our diverse team of professionals develop and scale innovative tools and approaches that help educators address common challenges. Learn more about New Visions HERE.

We operate nine public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and, as a trusted partner of the NYC DOE, we help 1,600 public district schools plan for the success of over a million students citywide. In 2021-22, graduation rates in our Charter and Affinity networks were 96% and 92% and our support for postsecondary readiness has expanded exponentially.