Communications Associate

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects America's brightest low-income students with leading universities and career opportunities. QuestBridge designs and builds programs to develop and support low-income students in accessing and navigating exceptional educational and career experiences. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the number of talented low-income students at the nation's best universities and in the ranks of national leadership. QuestBridge envisions a world where America’s leadership encompasses thoughtful and broad-minded decision-makers drawn from every economic segment of society.

We are searching for a Communications Associate who will help maintain and grow the QuestBridge brand among our core constituents. They will help generate innovative ideas for a variety of audiences and create content across many different channels to support the goals of the program teams. 

• Design, write, and edit creative content for various types of communication channels, including email, social media, video, and mail.
• Work with the team to gain a deep understanding of target groups and develop tailored communication content for these groups.
• Adhere to an organization style guide to ensure uniformity of our messaging and brand integrity.
• Actively participate in brainstorm sessions to improve communication efforts.
• Use results from tracking and analytics to measure the impact of channel efforts.
• Travel domestically 2-3 times per year for internal and external organizational events.
• Support other organizational projects, tasks, and goals as needed and as assigned.
• With all other QuestBridge staff, annually read and evaluate student applications for National College Match, College Prep Scholars Program, and other opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree with ideally 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience with website content management systems, email marketing software, social media platforms, digital ad platforms, and design programs (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite).
• Heightened sensitivity to students from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong belief in the mission, vision, and goals of QuestBridge (see this link for more).
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with ability to maintain focus on the big picture.
• Creative, meticulous, and adaptable.
• Ability to collaborate well with others and to both receive and give feedback in a constructive manner.
• Polished, professional demeanor and communication style.
• Rigorous quality standards for syntax, grammar, and visual aesthetics.
• Strong work ethic and deep-seated personal integrity, with desire to reach goals and contribute to the success of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment in difficult situations.

$55,000 - $65,000

QuestBridge strives to provide the best possible benefits for our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure; 401k; paid parental leave; remote work stipends; flexible work hours; and many more.

This is a full-time, remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Apply by uploading your resume and cover letter. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we ask that candidates refrain from calling or mailing applications. Thank you for your interest in employment with QuestBridge. QuestBridge is an equal opportunity employer.