Director, Special Projects & Internal Communications

Director, Special Projects & Internal Communications Reporting to the PMSO, the Director, Special Projects & Internal Communications supports the execution of critical organizational work through a portfolio that includes internal corporate communications, governance operations, and the development and oversight of the organization's intranet (60%). In addition, the DSPIC will step into high-priority cross-functional initiatives and special projects, as needed (40%).

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Success in this role requires someone who combines strong corporate communications experience with operational rigor, and disciplined project management capability. The ideal candidate can move fluidly between drafting executive messaging, coordinating high-visibility communications workflows, supporting governance administration, and building operational systems that improve organizational clarity.
This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of three in-person days per week based out of our KIPP NYC Midtown Manhattan office. The role may also include travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The cadence and frequency of school visits will be determined by your leadership team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the creation, planning, and execution of the internal communications function, including development of an organizational editorial calendar aligned to the arc of the year.
Manage workflows and partner with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure content is aligned with KIPP NYC brand standards.
Collaborate with HR, IT, Operations and other department leaders to publish timely and relevant internal updates.
Translate organizational priorities and initiatives into clear internal communications and supporting materials for staff audiences.
Project manage the implementation of the organization's intranet platform, including planning, rollout, adoption, and ongoing operational management.
Lead the non-technical implementation work required to operationalize the intranet platform, including content organization protocols, user support, and training.
Establish the publishing practices, maintenance workflows, and coordination processes that keep the intranet current, accessible, and useful as a cross-functional organizational resource over time.
Support change management and adoption efforts, ensuring staff engagement and sustained utilization.
Monitor engagement, adoption, and usage metrics to inform continuous improvement.
Build and maintain operational systems and documentation management processes that support coordinated governance and the reliable management of board-related information.
Manage the preparation, organization, archival, and distribution of governance materials, including board meeting minutes, resolutions, agendas, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate the filing, publication, and maintenance of governance-related records across internal systems and external-facing platforms.
Qualifications:
Requisite experience, skills and personal characteristics:
5+ years of progressively complex project management, internal communications, or operational execution experience within dynamic environments. Project management training or certification is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through execution. Experience using PM tools like Asana, a must.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to build dynamic slide decks, draft communications, and create effective graphic design.
Experience working with web-based platforms, content management systems, intranets, collaboration tools, or employee portals, preferred.
Excellent presentation, public speaking skills and meeting facilitation skills.
Finally, candidates should demonstrate the following personal characteristics:
Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when managing sensitive information and executive-level operational work.
Energized by creating and championing the systems that bring structure and clarity to ambiguity.
Naturally builds strong, collaborative relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences across the organization.
A healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a salary ranging from $115,360 $144,200. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package, including, but not limited to, the following:
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability. xsgimln
Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.