Business-Higher Education Forum
Manager, Communications, Marketing & Events
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
The Business-Higher Education Forum is hiring a Manager, Communications, Marketing & Events. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to amplify the impact of the organization and its partners. The manager will also plan and execute national events, maintain communication technologies, and collaborate closely with the CEO and team to enhance organizational presence and engagement.
Highlights
- Develop and deliver content across multiple platforms, including email, social media, and website.
- Manage editorial calendars, newsletters, and organizational communications.
- Maintain CRM, email marketing, and website platforms; manage contact lists and communication workflows.
- Plan and execute two national events and multiple webinars annually, handling logistics and promotion.
- Provide strategic communications support and training to staff and network partners.
- Experience with Hubspot, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and interest in AI tools required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, or event management, preferably in coalitions or membership organizations.
- Strong writing, project management, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Salary range $80,000-$90,000 with comprehensive benefits including 401k match, health plans, PTO, and cell phone reimbursement.
- Role includes domestic travel approximately four times per year for key events.
Manager, Communications, Marketing & Events Full Description
Manager, Communications, Marketing & Events
About the Business-Higher Education Forum
The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) is a dynamic national non-profit organization that works with innovative leaders throughout the higher education, business, philanthropy, and government sectors to develop a skilled, adaptable workforce that drives innovation, fuels economic growth, and empowers individuals to thrive in meaningful careers. Our coalition of corporate and college leaders work together to build replicable solutions to equip people with the skills, experiences, and opportunities to thrive in a rapidly changing economy and ensure higher education is a launchpad to economic opportunity.
About the Role
This is a newly created role that will work directly with the CEO to develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy that elevates the impact of the organization and its network partners. The Manager of Communications, Marketing & Events joins a rapidly growing organization with a national profile, a dynamic coalition of leaders, and an opportunity to play a key role in our next phase of growth and impact. In less than two years, BHEF has more than doubled the size of its national network, introduced new offerings, and significantly increased and diversified its portfolio of technical assistance, capacity-building, and services via the Solutions Lab. This role will involve developing, executing, and scaling organizational capacity to communicate clearly across our network and beyond to create community and amplify and extend the impact of BHEF and its network partners.
We're looking for a hands-on, creative, and organized communicator who loves both the strategic and the roll-up-your-sleeves sides of this work. You'll work directly with our CEO and other members of the team to shape how BHEF shows up in the world and how our members and partners stay informed and engaged.
What You'll Do
Communications Management & Execution (50%)
- Develop and deliver compelling content across email, social media, website, and other channels to communicate key messages to our network community and beyond
- Manage editorial and event calendars and ensure consistent, on-brand messaging
- Copy-write, prepare, and disseminate organizational newsletters and communications for public use, network use, and selected initiative use
- Develop and support staff development of materials including announcements, Op-Eds, reports, case studies, and blogs
- Support broader storytelling efforts that reflect our mission and amplify our network's impact
- Draft and manage dissemination of organizational news and announcements for national, industry, and regional media use
- Maintain organizational brand kit, visual identity, and tools and assets for staff
- Assist with speechwriting, copywriting, and similar assets for CEO
Communications Operations and Technology Management (20%)
- Manage and maintain the platforms and tools that power our communications (CRM, email marketing, website, etc.) to our network and beyond
- Lead contact and list management to provide key segmentation and ability to deliver key messages to targeted audiences
- Develop automations and workflows to accelerate email list growth, drive engagement, and reduce administrative burden for customers and staff
- Procure and maintain on-going relationships with vendors and partners including graphic designers, photographers, and similar resources
- Maintain website and social media sites
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows
- Stay current on emerging tools — including AI — and bring ideas for how we can work smarter
Event Production and Execution (20%)
- Plan and execute two national, marquee events bringing together about 125 executives across the BHEF network, supporting the content and experience in partnership with CEO and key staff
- Coordinate logistics, vendors, brand assets, communications, and follow-up to ensure events run smoothly and reflect BHEF’s brand, build community, and advance priority initiatives
- Gather feedback and continuously improve the attendee experience
- Build cross-departmental event planning systems, ensuring smooth logistics, promotion, storytelling integration, and follow-up engagement
- Market and support execution of ~8-10 network and public webinars annually through integrated channels
Team Collaboration & Leadership (10%)
- Provide on-going consultative support to grow staff capacity through partnership and training
- Develop and execute communications plans to support network and Solutions Lab initiatives and provide on-going strategic guidance to colleagues
- Prepare outcomes reports and analysis to guide on-going improvement for CEO and staff leadership
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, events, or similar
- Genuine enthusiasm for and some experience using AI tools to enhance your work
- Experience planning and managing events for 100-175 people
- Administrator experience with Hubspot, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and similar tools
- Background working in a coalition, network, or membership-based organization
- Background and clear passion for working in higher education, business coalition, workforce development, talent, or economic development
- Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into strategy
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Strong writing skills and an eye for design and detail
- A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote environment
- Ability to travel domestically for key BHEF and partner events, typically ~4 times per year
Our Culture & What We Offer
At BHEF, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, mission-driven, and flexible work environment. Our team values innovation, curiosity, inclusivity, the power of networks, and has a shared commitment to driving economic opportunity at the intersection of talent strategy, education, and workforce development. We are a networked organization at our core — we believe that building and sustaining strong, cross-sector networks is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting, systems-level change. We have a remote work policy with team members nationwide and an office in Washington, DC.
The salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000 with a benefits package that includes:
- Company Sponsored 401k Plan (with up to a 6% match)
- Health/Dental/Vision/Rx Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
- Long-Term/Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 14 Annual Holidays, Generous PTO, and the week off between Christmas and New Years
- $75 per month cell phone reimbursement
Join us to drive workforce innovations through one of America's greatest economic assets: higher education.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume with a brief cover letter containing 2-3 examples of your most relevant experiences for this role by April 24, 2026, with the subject line Communications Manager at info@bhef.com
The Business-Higher Education Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
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