Every student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they are, instead they marginalized and underestimated their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We address the entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all students can succeed and by working with emerging and established education leaders of color to improve representation at every level. We:

• Co-manage two public STEM schools where we provide industry-relevant, equitable curriculum and experiences
• Partner with existing schools and coach staff and students to use our successful STEMbyTAF learning model
• Empower early-career educators and establish school leaders of color through educational equity and liberation pedagogy
• Give white school leaders the tools to create school environments where teachers and leaders of color can thrive 
• Provide professional development for teachers who are interested in using a pedagogy rooted in equity and student voice/choice 

Our approach to transforming public education is both rewarding and challenging and requires us to keep our north star focused on the excellent outcomes for students. That means bringing our best every day and picking each other up when we can’t, which is why since 1996 we’ve maintained a family friendly, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where staff can bring their entire selves and their ideas to work every day. 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 

A successful candidate will be committed to our mission, believe every student is a learner, strive to be anti-racist, value collaboration, understand there’s growth in handling challenges and difficult conversations, and comes with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Working at TAF is not just a job, it’s about being a part of a movement, so we really want folks who want to put in the time and effort to leave a legacy. 

The Communications Team is the storytelling arm of TAF responsible for providing internal and external communications about TAF’s programmatic work. The Communications Director manages the Communications Team and reports directly to the Executive Director of Operations and Development. 

Our ability to communicate with all stakeholders in a variety of ways enables us to expand and improve our work, bring new stakeholders to the table, and maintain our role as a thought leader in public education. The Communications Team is responsible for providing internal and external communications about TAF’s programmatic work. Our communications team is small, but mighty, and we’re in a position to grow.  

We’re looking for a Lead Storyteller who will not only bring their expertise, but bring a creative spirit, a demonstrated passion for racial equity and willingness to participate in TAF’s work to become an anti-racist organization in every part of what we do.  

The Lead Storyteller will work under the Director of Communications to develop content and communication strategies in efforts to raise public awareness and elevate the TAF brand, and ultimately, encourage individuals and organizations to invest, partner, volunteer and/or donate to TAF. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Lead Storyteller is responsible for bringing the voices and stories of the communities we serve to life through creative storytelling and content development. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities to capture TAF’s work and build strategies that will accurately portray the impact TAF is making across communities. This role involves capturing stories by capturing visual imagery and conducting interviews with students, educators, community leaders, corporate partners, and other TAF allies to elevate the stories that capture the essence of TAF’s mission and impact. This role also involves developing content for marketing materials such as newsletters, websites, programmatic or event promotion. The TAF Lead Storyteller works with all TAF teams to curate content and build an editorial calendar for capturing and disseminating stories via TAF’s communications channels.  

 Content Creation 

• Develop and implement a content strategy designed to align with the overall communications goals to further  company objectives  
• Build and maintain the TAF editorial calendar, including blogs, multimedia, and campaign content  
• Plan, create, and execute digital videos to support content strategy goals and objectives 
• Support messaging and content needs for events, campaigns, and marketing strategies  
• Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to content strategies and practices 
• Building relationships and collaboration 
• Collaborate with various TAF teams to write and publish website, blog, and newsletter content highlighting TAF programs 
• Participate in school and community activities, gathering visual content to support overall marketing needs 
• Interview students, staff members, donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, and create stories in different formats 
• Work with the Director of Communications to coordinate day-to-day activities that align with campaign and overall organizational goals 

Lifelong Learner 

• Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning   
• Demonstrates deep reflection both verbally and in written form  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and publication skills  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively 
• Demonstrated skill or passion for photography and videography 
• Knowledge of the story development process from concept through production  
• Experience with email marketing software like MailChimp, social media tools like Buffer, and website builders such as WordPress   
• Demonstrated time management, project management and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team   
• Experience tracking multiple projects simultaneously using software like Trello and/or Asana  
• Ability to utilize data analytics to make informed decisions concerning content strategy  
• Ability to represent underserved children of color for higher education and professional success 
• Openness to participate in Racial Equity to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lens  
• Good entrepreneurial work ethic and a desire to “get the job done” 
• Familiarity working in diverse and multicultural and bilingual environments 

A Plus: 

• Adobe Creative Suite and Canva  
• Photography experience 
• Video production and editing experience  
• Experience working in a non-profit 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• AA Degree, English, communications, or journalism or 2 years' experience in the field of Communications 
• Demonstrated experience writing, directing, and editing videos 

BENEFITS

• 100% Healthcare
• Individual Retirement Account
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Extra 2-weeks of Paid time off
• 4-day week schedule

TAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.

WHEN APPLYING

Upload resume and cover letter to the Attention, Human Resources. Your cover letter should express why you’re interested in this role and address the following questions: 

1. What does it mean for you to have a commitment to anti-racism? 

2. have you demonstrated that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at TAF?

TAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.

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