Communications Specialist

Why Join Us

At EducationQuest Foundation, we bring together talented people who share our commitment to expanding access to higher education in Nebraska. As a nonprofit organization, we provide free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, resources for middle schools, and outreach support for community agencies.

If you're energized by a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference in college access, we'd love to have you on our team.

What you'll do

EducationQuest is seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to develop engaging print, digital, and social content that supports and elevates our communications and marketing initiatives. In this role, you'll write, edit, and produce materials including newsletters, articles, brochures, and presentations, while coordinating timelines, design, and production needs. You'll also help shape social media video concepts, manage content across various platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), and assist in maintaining our website and other digital content. As a brand ambassador, you'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging, support marketing strategies, and contribute to promotional campaigns. You will also assist with stakeholder surveys, crisis communication planning, and coordinating public-facing events and projects.

We're seeking a proactive, adaptable self-starter with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. If you excel at managing multiple projects, enjoy partnering with diverse teams, embrace learning new skills and technologies, and are energized by advancing EducationQuest's mission, this position is for you

What We Offer – Here's what you can expect when you join us

• Comprehensive Support: From in-depth training to regular performance reviews and growth-focused feedback, we're committed to helping you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal well-being and encourage a healthy balance between work and life.
• Competitive Compensation: We recognize the value of your skills and contributions, and our compensation reflects that commitment.
• Benefits Package: Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as two retirement plans with a 100% employer match for 401(k) contributions.
• Educational Assistance: Advance your skills with up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 paid holidays, one floating holiday, a full paid Christmas week closure, 12 vacation days, and 10 sick days per year.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience; a curious, self-directed, forward-thinking team player. Higher education experience is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling and editing abilities to create clear, compelling, and brand-consistent content for diverse audiences.
• Strategic, research, and analytical skills to support integrated communication and marketing initiatives, evaluate audience engagement, and inform content and campaign decisions across multiple channels.
• Experience with social media platforms, digital content creation and distribution, multimedia tools, and content management systems, with knowledge of licensing requirements for digital assets.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools (e.g., Asana), and cloud-based technologies, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and digital tools.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong administrative and operational abilities, including composing and distributing communications, maintaining organized records, reviewing materials for accuracy and consistency, and ensuring efficient workflows.
• The position is based in our Lincoln office.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

How to Apply

If you want to help others achieve their educational goals, apply today and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements on our ADP Workforce Now site at or send via email to

We'd love to see your work Please provide 1-3 writing samples that demonstrate your style and experience relevant to this role.

To learn more about EducationQuest, visit

FES and EducationQuest take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, NE 68508