The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) with Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is seeking an experienced, intellectually curious, and dynamic professional to assume the evolving role of the next Communications Director.

The Director of Strategic Communications will be responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of CRPE’s communications strategies, all with the goal of reinventing the public education delivery model to prepare all American students to solve tomorrow’s challenges.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the political and education landscape, has a solid track record of strategic communications in education policy or research and has demonstrated success in devising and executing a national communications program.

CRPE is a strong fit for professionals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, have a high degree of professionalism, and who are committed to creating equitable opportunities for children, families, and educators. The Director of Strategic Communications will report to the Center Director.

About CRPE
The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) is a nonpartisan research center founded in 1993, affiliated with Arizona State University. Staff work remotely across the U.S.

CRPE believes inequities are hard-wired into our public education system in both obvious and subtle ways. Our core business is studying efforts to rewire the system for ongoing improvement, and excellence for every student—moving from the classroom, to the school, to policy implications. We envision a public education system that truly prepares every student for the challenges of the future. We fulfill this mission through: 

Research: We produce world-class research that’s interesting, significant, and trustworthy.Thought leadership: Our analysis looks around the corner, comments on relevant issues, and proposes new ideas.Engagement with leaders: We prioritize learning from city, state, and nonprofit leaders in their communities, and we inform their work with evidence. 

CRPE seeks team members who are passionate about systems change and embrace the idea that public education is a goal, not a set of institutions. The following core values guide our work:

Equity: We are committed to an ongoing and active fight against racism and injusticeCuriosity: We ask questions that “look around the corner”Excellence: We do world-class research that’s interesting, significant, and trustworthyTeamwork: We’re clear, focused, and productive togetherOwnership: We’re all responsible for CRPE’s successCommunication: We’re clear and honest with each otherCamaraderie: We appreciate each otherIntegrity: We’re professional and ethical 

CRPE has played a national role in studying the impact of the COVID pandemic on school systems and policy, and we study new methods of schooling that will inform rebuilding efforts post-pandemic, such as innovative teacher preparation approaches, Artificial Intelligence, and novel school governance models. To learn more about our work, visit CRPE’s publications and newsroom pages, which feature our most recent thinking on education issues in play today.

Full-TimeASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.OpenCRPE offices are located in Seattle, Washington, but CRPE welcomes remote applicants from anywhere in the United StatesActivities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouseRegular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to the resolution of conflictsAbility to clearly communicate to perform essential functionsAbility to work evening and weekend hours as necessary on short or limited noticePosition receives regular review of objectives

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Arts Administration, or related field AND eight years experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive communication/marketing program for an organization, including five years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.