Being successful as a Districtwide Communications Director requires a growth mindset, a deep and broad skill set, and the belief that effective family and community engagement is a critical element of our District’s success.
A successful Districtwide Communications Director shows these strengths:
· Loves our kids, our families, our staff, and our community
· Can keep lots of proverbial plates spinning at once and make it look easy
· Remains calm, cool, collected, even in crisis, and anticipates the best next move
· Can see both the “forest” and “the trees” and weave strategy throughout action
· Gets along well with others – with similar and different backgrounds to one’s own
Essential Duties
· Strategic communications leadership (planning, design, implementation, and analysis)
· Media relations and other communication partnerships
· Emergency/crisis communications
· Development of individual and series pieces to tell the District’s story and defend against ideological or political threats to the system
· Work direction for, coaching, and supervision of Communications team
· Capacity building for communicators districtwide
· Accessibility oversight and facilitation
· Budget development and management
Current Priorities
· Strategic Plan release and implementation
· Family engagement support and development
· District value branding and public relations
· Referendum information campaign
· Enhancing internal communications between district-level departments and schools and programs
Requirements
General Qualifications
· Formal preparation for the role, e.g., Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications or related field
· Experience portfolio reflecting several years in demanding communication role(s)
· Proven effectiveness in leading large-scale, complex communication efforts
· Evidence of positive relationship development among internal and external constituencies
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including editing
· Ability to meet tight deadlines, take initiative, and make sound decisions under pressure
· Advanced knowledge of and skills in effective design
· Ability to delegate effectively based on communication needs and staff portfolios
· Understanding of social media as strategic communication tools
· Willingness and availability to work flexible and irregular hours
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $93,048
Benefits: Benefits available for positions working 30 hours per week or more.
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District Application Guidelines
Please apply online at:
Director of Communications at the Edison Building – Job ID # 15790
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