Web & Digital Communications Manager Job at ACE Scholarships in Denver

Description

Position

Web & Digital Communications Manager

About ACE Scholarships

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25 years, ACE has delivered more than 100,000 scholarships worth over $330million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 14,000+ children in

Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of a national funding partner. In 2023, ACE Scholarships expanded its program offerings by administrating Educational Savings Account programs for state governments. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org .

Our Values :

ACE Founding Principles : Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.

Accountability : We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback .

Innovation : We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards the come with creativity, to the certainty that attends stagnation.

Adaptability : We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.

Optimism : We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Kindness : We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.

Our Founding Principles :

1. The American public education system is flawed.

2. Free enterprise and democracy work.

3. Parents know the best education environment for their kids.

4. Private schools offer great value and have open seats.

5. All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream.

Position Overview

The Web and Digital Communications Manager is the primary technologist within the Marketing & Communications team, responsible for maintaining and optimizing ACE Scholarships' digital platforms. This hands-on role supports internal and external communications by managing the website, intranet, webinar infrastructure, digital knowledge bases, and email campaign systems.

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Events, this role is both strategic and tactical — providing digital execution support to teammates while also leading select digital infrastructure projects independently.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Website & Digital Platform Management

Maintain and update the ACE Scholarships websites (WordPress), including content uploads, layout changes, and plugin integrations.

Lead development and content management for event-specific websites and microsites.

Ensure mobile responsiveness, SEO alignment, and platform performance.

Webinars, Email, and Internal Comms

Manage webinar platform setup (e.g., Zoom), including registrations, tech checks, and recordings.

Support internal communications by managing the company intranet (Office365) and posting relevant content.

Build and deploy email campaigns via Mailchimp in collaboration with Communications and Development teams.

Digital Asset & Knowledge Base Systems

Maintain and optimize ACE’s ZenDesk knowledge base and Vimeo library for staff and external audiences.

Upload, tag, and organize digital media and documentation for easy access.

Provide basic troubleshooting and onboarding support for MarComms platforms.

Cross-Functional Support & Collaboration

Act as a digital project partner for team leads across Marketing, Events, Development, and Community Outreach.

Coordinate with third-party developers or tech vendors when needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Unwavering belief in the Mission, Vision, Values and Founding Principles of ACE Scholarships

Familiarity with SEO, Google Analytics, digital engagement analytics, internal communication platforms, and CRM / email integrations

HTML / CSS or web editing experience

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent working experience.

4+ years of experience managing digital platforms and communications tools.

Hands-on proficiency with WordPress, Zoom, Mailchimp, ZenDesk, Vimeo, and Office365.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain web and email systems.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and technical skills.

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Passion for educational freedom, school choice, and ACE’s mission.

Location, Travel, and Reporting

This is an in-office position based in Denver, CO.

Reports to VP of Marketing & Events

Currently, no direct reports.

0-5% travel throughout the year

FLSA Status : Full-time, Exempt.

Compensation / Benefits

Annual Salary of $75,000 - $85,000 and eligible for annual performance bonuses, plus benefits package, which includes but is not limited to :

Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)

Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free, employer paid short term, long-term, and AD&D insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting

Monthly cellphone stipend

Scholarships for employee’s whose children are actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($2,500 / child up to $5,000 per year)

On-site amenities in Colorado Home Office :

Employer paid parking (in-office)

Gym, café, and building security (in-office)

Coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill (in-office)

Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education / certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total rewards package.

ACE Scholarships is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer : We do not discriminate based on race, religion, or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical, or mental disability, marital status, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by applicable nondiscrimination law. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on related job factors.

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