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POSITION SUMMARY:

Develop, direct and implement communications and community relations strategies for South Washington County School District ensuring that all district communication, marketing and community relations are cohesive, consistent and effective in supporting the district’s mission and strategic plan.  Serve as the internal coordinator of the District’s annual strategic planning process.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Create and execute a comprehensive, strategic and integrated internal and external communication and community relations plan to positively engage the community.
Serve as a primary resource for crisis management communications processes, including planning and directing crisis communication plans and responses that support the District’s mission and values and state and federal guidelines.
Assist Superintendent with communication and coordination of major district initiatives.
Assist Superintendent in interpreting, implementing and reporting School Board actions by serving on leadership team, attending School Board meetings and providing community relations consultation to decision-makers.
Coordinate, organize and support the work of district leaders and action planning team efforts to ensure annual review of the District’s Strategic Plan is conducted, while promoting ongoing efforts of the district’s strategic objectives, values and overall mission.
Supervise and manage the Communication Department, which includes preparing and monitoring budgets, supervising and evaluating staff, developing and implementing department goals and objectives, and programming for district’s educational cable access channel.
Serve as the on camera key spokesperson for the district with the media and media outlets. Provide support to district leaders in issues involving media relations.
Develop and implement community relations activities, services, and marketing efforts, that will enhance the school district’s image in the community.
Manage and respond to requests for data under the Government Data Practices Act and other state and federal laws.
Support district-wide community engagement efforts and serve as a community liaison through local organizations.
Serve as a legislative liaison through the efforts of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts and District 833 School Communicators.
Provide leadership for employee recognition and community outreach activities.
Manage production of all major school district publications.
Other duties as assigned.