Job Description

Director of Marketing and Communications

Who We Are: 

Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union, is the leading advocacy organization securing equitable funding, resources, and security for Jewish day schools and yeshivas. With a presence in multiple states and a proven track record of impact, Teach Coalition works at the intersection of policy, education, and community to strengthen Jewish education for generations to come.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Overview:

The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead Teach Coalition’s strategic communications, marketing, and brand initiatives to advance our mission, engage our diverse audiences, and amplify our advocacy impact. This leader will oversee all external and internal communications, digital and print campaigns, media relations, and storytelling that inspires action among policymakers, donors, schools, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with Teach Coalition’s mission and advocacy goals.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on messaging, branding, and positioning.
• Strengthen Teach Coalition’s voice and visibility as a leading advocate for Jewish education and the broader nonpublic school ecosystem.
• Manage departmental marketing budget, project timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure strategic use of resources.

Brand, Messaging & Content Development

• Build and strengthen the Teach Coalition brand to increase awareness, trust, and emotional connection across audiences such as schools, donors, policymakers, and communities.
• Develop compelling storytelling that highlights Teach’s successes, impact, and vision, inspiring people to act, give, and advocate.
• Partner with policy and development teams to craft clear, persuasive communications for legislative and fundraising initiatives.
• Create strategic content, including op-eds, reports, newsletters, and marketing assets that drive both engagement and philanthropy.

Media Relations & Public Affairs

• Proactively engage media outlets, journalists, and influencers to drive positive coverage to further the Teach Coalition’s policy agenda, audience engagement, and fundraising goals.
• Draft and distribute press materials, manage media inquiries, and prepare leadership for interviews and speaking engagements.

Digital Strategy & Marketing

• Lead strategy for Teach’s digital ecosystem, including website, email marketing, and social media, to engage target audiences and expand reach.
• Drive digital campaigns that mobilize communities, highlight impact, and build brand visibility.
• Monitor analytics and performance metrics to inform and refine digital strategy.

Community, Fundraising & Advocacy Integration

• Collaborate across departments and regional offices to ensure cohesive messaging, storytelling, and brand alignment.
• Lead content strategy and creation for two major annual giving campaigns (calendar year-end and fiscal year-end) to drive small-dollar gifts, attract new donors, and mobilize supporters.
• Support grassroots and advocacy efforts through effective communication tools and campaigns that transform awareness into sustained action.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms while analyzing performance to optimize engagement, growth, and long-term community impact.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications, preferably in nonprofit, advocacy, or education sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated communication strategies.
• Experience managing media relations, campaigns, and brand storytelling.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution.
• Proficient in digital tools (Google Analytics, social media management, CMS, and email automation platforms).
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with Jewish communal life and/or education advocacy a strong plus.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is between $150,000-$175,000, commensurate with experience. 

We offer employer-sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.  

Other benefits include:  

• Paid sick days   
• Paid vacation days  
• Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays  
• Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath  
• Free life and disability insurance   
• Discounted continuing education 
• 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service) 

Experience Required

7 and up