Laalliance is hiring : Director, Communication and Media Relations in Oregon

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by

• U.S. News & World Report
• Newsweek
• , the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit .
• ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• School-based experience, either in the K-12 or higher education space.
• Knowledge of urban school systems, school environments, and school culture.
• Existing relationships with media outlets and reporters covering topics relevant to Alliance.
• Awareness of the latest trends in communication, teaching, and learning.
• Ability to convey information in writing and verbally to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos, etc.).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and experience managing complex projects with competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to form collaborations and partnerships within a multi-layered organization and across external stakeholder groups.
• At least 6 years of progressive professional work experience in communication, marketing, or media relations, and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Spanish language proficiency preferred
• Relocation :
• Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families / partners.
• Health Insurance :
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click for more information on health insurance.
• Retirement :
• Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click for more information on retirement.
• Paid Leave :
• Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
• Professional Development :
• At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
• Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission :
• The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at
• JoinUs@laalliance.org
• Serving Los Angeles County since 2004,
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
• was founded on the belief that all children are capable of learning and achieving at high levels – regardless of their income level, ability, or socio-economic background. Our schools are nationally-ranked, with intimate class sizes and specialized curricula to suit the needs of our scholars and their communities. Alliance has been recognized by the
• U.S. Department of Education
• , the
• California Department of Education
• , the
• USC Rossier School of Education
• , and
• U.S. News & World Report
• as having the best schools in the country.

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