Communications Manager

Communications Manager (Remote)

At Aspire Living and Learning, we don’t just talk about making an impact. We live it. For more than 40 years, we have supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with each person’s needs, spanning education, behavioral health, residential support, and community-based services, guided by dignity, choice, and real-world outcomes.

As an organization, Aspire’s voice matters. The Communications Manager helps ensure our story is clear, credible, and consistently told to the communities we serve and the audiences we partner with. Partnering closely with leadership, you'll develop compelling stories, cultivate media relationships, support executive communications, and identify opportunities to elevate Aspire's voice across our multi-state footprint.

If you are a strong storyteller who can translate complex work into human centered narratives, partner effectively across teams, and take pride in shaping how Aspire shows up in the world, we would love to hear from you.

This remote role reports to the Director of Marketing and supports executive leadership, media relations, and Aspire’s external visibility.
We offer remote work only to candidates located within our service area:
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

• Translate complex operational and clinical work into compelling, human centered narratives that resonate with external audiences such as families, schools, and prospective employees.
• Developmessagingframeworks,talkingpoints,andnarrativeguidesthatkeep
  
  Aspire’sstoryconsistentacrossdepartmentsandchannels.
• Proactivelyidentifypositioninggapsandhelpshapeexternalnarrativesbeforethey’redefinedforus.
• Managemediarelations,includingdraftingpressreleases,pitching stories,andrespondingtoinquiries.
• Buildandmaintainrelationshipswithjournalistsandoutletsacross Aspire’sfootprint,withemphasison
  
  Connecticut,Massachusetts,New Hampshire,Vermont,and Maryland.
• Supportthoughtleadershipbyhelpingidentifyopportunitiesandpreparing Aspirespokespeopleforinterviews,panels,andspeakingengagements.
• Draft op-eds, bylines, and award submissions that elevate Aspire’s reputation in human services, behavioral health, and education.
• Monitoremergingindustryconversationsandhelpinsert Aspire’sperspectivewithclarityandconfidence.
• Partnerwiththemarketingteamtoamplify Aspire’sexternalvisibilitythroughdigitalandcontentchannels.
• Draft and refine leadership messaging, allstaff updates, and executive talking points aligned with Aspire’s voice and values.
• Supportchangecommunicationinpartnershipwithseniorleadershipand People&Culturetomaintaintrustandtransparencyduringperiodsoftransition.
• Serve as a communications resource for cross-functional initiatives that require timely, consistent messaging.
• Participateintrainingandassignedskill-buildingopportunitiesasdelegatedbymanagement.

• 3–5yearsofexperienceincommunications,public relations,orarelatedfield.
• Strong writing skills across formats, including press releases, talking points, and leadership communications.
• Experience (or strong familiarity) with nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or behavioral health communications preferred.
• Familiaritywithmulti-statemediamarketsandregionalpressrelationshipsisaplus.
• Comfortableworkingindependently,jugglingmultiplepriorities,andmeetingdeadlinesinafast-paced environment.
• Satisfactorybackgroundchecks.

• Remoterolewithprofessional,office-basedwork.
• Potentialexposuretoconfidentialemployeeinformation.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options
  -Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts…