Communications & Events Manager, The Language Flagship (Hybrid)

International Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Flagship Communications & Events Manager role at The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position supporting a federally funded language program. You will lead branding, develop outreach materials, deliver presentations, and oversee high-profile events in partnership with U.S.

universities and overseas partners. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience, excellent writing/editing skills, public speaking ability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least two years of related work experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Tier-1 security clearance.
• Strong business writing/editing/design with high accuracy.
• Experience designing and implementing high-profile events (online and in-person).
• Excellent written and oral communication, including public speaking.
• Knowledge of social media and email marketing tools; campaign experience.
• Interest in language study or study abroad.

Responsibilities

• Create and update website content, promotional materials, newsletters, and distributions lists.
• Lead branding and visual identity guidelines with university partners.
• Write, design, and edit reports and outreach materials for The Language Flagship and DoW programs.
• Plan and oversee high-profile online and in-person DoW events and meetings.
• Coordinate with outside vendors on outreach projects and special reports.
• Deliver presentations and webinars for recruitment and alumni networking.

Skills

Event management

Public speaking

Writing & editing

Social media marketing

Email marketing

Branding guidelines

Presentation skills

Outreach strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Communications & Events Manager, The Language Flagship (Hybrid) - (3879)

Communications & Events Manager, The Language Flagship (Hybrid)

Organizational Unit

IIE Organization -> IIE US -> Department of Defense Projects

Schedule

Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US (Primary)

Travel

Less than 10%

Job Description

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Communications & Events Manager for The Language Flagship. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

Learn more about IIE and our culture here .

Job Summary

The Communication and Events Manager is a key member of The Language Flagship team. The Language Flagship is a federally funded initiative through the Department of War (DoW), creating the next generation of global professionals: students who speak languages critical to our national security at professional levels and who have deep cultural knowledge of other countries. This dynamic role works closely with an expert IIE team to promote and support an innovative language acquisition and regional expertise focused program implemented in partnership with multiple U.S. universities and overseas partners. This is a highly visible role that requires frequent interaction with senior level partners/clients, and university partners. Responsibilities include creating high-quality promotional materials, developing and delivering presentations and webinars, managing high profile events, and leading a national outreach strategy for the team.

Essential Functions:

• In partnership with the team and sponsor, creates and updates website content, promotional materials (print and digital), program newsletters, distribution lists, and related materials.
• Serves as team lead on branding and visual identity guidelines and works closely with university partners and overseas providers to ensure consistent and effective messaging to prospective students, parents, educators, and other key partners.
• Assists team with writing, designing, and editing to produce high quality, accurate, visually impactful reports, outreach materials, and deliverables for The Language Flagship and Boren Awards.
• Leads team to manage high profile online and in-person events for DoW programming to include student orientations, annual meetings, council and board meetings, as well as routine events.
• Leads team engagement with outside vendors on special outreach projects, with team and sponsor input, to include but not limited to, outreach videos, special edition print materials, and special reports.
• Creates and delivers presentations and webinars for recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and alumni networking in partnership with university partners.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Work Experience:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• This government contract requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Tier-1 (T1) Position of Trust for unclassified access security clearance.
• Three to five years of practical work experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience and interest in business writing / editing / design with outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing high profile online and in person events.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including public speaking skills.
• Strong knowledge of social media and email marketing tools and experience designing and implementing campaigns.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with language study or study abroad.
• Experience with data visualization and infographics a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $70,042-$78,529. A candidate’s starting salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region.
• IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careerspage for further details.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) offers a flexible hybrid work environment which leverages both office work and telework.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:
Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IIE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.