Senior Director of Communications

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The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to ensuring that all children and families across the Commonwealth have access to high‑quality public schools. As the voice of one of the nation’s highest‑performing charter public school sectors, MCPSA engages in public policy advocacy, communications, and best practice sharing and training aimed at strengthening educational programming.

Founded in 2001, MCPSA is a nonprofit organization representing charter public schools across the Commonwealth. Collectively, Massachusetts charter public schools are widely recognized as one of the highest performing charter sectors in the country. MCPSA has an extensive history of supporting and advocating for charter public schools, with the mission of creating and protecting the conditions that will enable the charter sector to thrive, contributing toward the common goal of all children having access to high‑quality schools.

MCPSA is committed to supporting and advancing high‑quality public education options that ensure access, opportunity, and belonging for all young people.

MCPSA achieves its mission in three ways:

• Advocating for public policy that supports high‑quality educational opportunities for all kids, including those attending charter public schools
• Providing best practice sharing and professional development for school leaders, educators, and board members to support member schools in offering a high quality education.
• Amplifying the stories and voices of the charter public school community.

Across all of its offerings, MCPSA is deeply committed to providing the support and advocacy that schools want, need, and value, and recent results from the member satisfaction survey speak to success in achieving this goal: 100% of member schools reported that they are satisfied or very satisfied with MCPSA. To learn more about MCPSA’s robust programs, check out this brochure.

MCPSA is a virtual organization, with team members working remotely. This position requires frequent travel throughout Massachusetts, and candidates must possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Residence within Massachusetts, and/or within 75 miles from the organization’s main office in Hudson, MA, is strongly preferred.

The base annual pay for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.

The Senior Director of Communications plays an integral leadership role within MCPSA’s Public Affairs department and is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s internal and external communications strategy, with the goal of strengthening public and political support on behalf of Massachusetts’ charter public schools. The Senior Director of Communications is responsible for ensuring clear, effective communication that effectively moves key audiences, including policymakers, advocates, the media, and the general public.

The Senior Director of Communications provides deep training and support to school‑based communications professionals in both large group and one‑on‑one formats, ensuring school staff build the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective communications and advocacy partners.

• In partnership with the Chief of Public Affairs, lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies the value of the charter public school sector and generates increased levels of support for the sector and its advocacy priorities.
• In partnership with the Digital Advocacy and Communications Manager, develop and deploy a robust editorial calendar that consistently narrates positive, compelling messages about charter public schools, with a commitment to inclusive storytelling.
• Serve as a key leader of a community of practice for school‑based public affairs professionals, helping impart the skills they need to effectively engage in communications and advocacy initiatives. Develop regular professional development training, tools, and resources to support member schools in their efforts to engage in positive storytelling and education…