Communications Manager - Teach For Lebanon - Lebanon

Teach For Lebanon is seeking a Communications Manager who will serve as internal and external manager of communication and marketing, as well as serving as a critical agent in the selection of the Fellows who will participate in the program. This is a high-impact leadership role with a scope of responsibility that involves promoting Teach For Lebanon and its activities throughout all phases of the program. The Communications Manager will report to the Program Manager. He/She will work closely with school and university administrators, media sectors and the Teach For All Network. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills having previous experience in human resources and recruitment. Tasks include: creating, editing and delivering marketing tools for promotion of TFL programs, as well as collaborating on the development and organization of the recruitment phase, including promotional events at fairs, exhibitions in universities and other venues. The Communications Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with various parties, including university and school administrators, as well as screening and interviewing applicants, in order to select university graduates who are most likely to be able to fulfill TFL’s goal of eliminating educational inequality in Lebanon.

The Communications Manager will play a leading role on the Teach For Lebanon Team. He/ She will participate in the effort to find and recruit qualified youth who will constitute the core agents of the mission’s execution. Therefore he/she must collaborate with all staff members to create an effective marketing and promotional campaign for the organization. In addition, he/she will be responsible for providing potential Fellows with clear expectations and information about the program. He/she will follow up on the selection process, establish a database of friends, potential candidates and supporters, and engage in other activities related to communication that will enable the organization to fulfill its mission. The Communications Manager will report to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Communications
- Prepare electronic newsletters and distribute them to external partners and all members and supporters of Teach For Lebanon;
- Conduct website content and design development;
- Develop and disseminate press releases and other materials intended for publication;
- Archive media summaries, press releases, and TV and radio broadcasts;
- Post and administer updates about Teach For Lebanon’s activities on social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.) to maintain contact with TFL-related individuals and groups, as well as with the broader community;
- Develop ongoing partnerships with media outlets;
- Develop a plan for internal communications between staff members and Fellows.

Recruitment and Selection
- Establish and maintain relationships with student leaders, as well as with university administrators and faculty;
- Organize marketing campaigns within universities;
- Organize and coordinate the participation of recruitment events such as career days, fairs, and presentations;
- Consider recruitment selection results in terms of eligibility, not competency;
- Respond to inquiries related to recruitment in order to ensure high candidate satisfaction;
- Update and maintain a database of potential Fellowship candidates;
- Follow the processes outlined in the online application selection guide, personal interviews and assessment days;
- Identify a selection goal aligned with the yearly budget;
- Set accurate expectations for candidates;
- Support the smooth transition of Fellows from university to professional life.

Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Human Resources or a related field required;
- 2 to 3 years of work experience required (including at least 1 year of HR experience);
- Management experience preferred;
- Demonstrated passion for the mission and values of Teach For Lebanon;
- Experience efficiently developing and cultivating relationships and networks;
- Operating with a sense of possibility to achieve ambitious, measurable results;
- Making informed, timely decisions and using sound judgment to prioritize actions;
- Planning and organizing promotional events;
- Inspiring committed and positive action toward individual and organizational goals;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
- English & French proficiency;
- Excellent Computer Literacy.

Submit resume and one-page cover letter to mailbox@teachforlebanon.org