The Executive Director of Community Engagement and Public Relations manages the strategic planning, development, and oversight of family engagement and community relations for Moorhead Area Public Schools. Oversees strategic initiatives for outreach, positive engagement, and true partnership with families and the broader community of stakeholders to meet targets and objectives related to the Community Education Programming and Public Relations with the Moorhead Area Public Schools Experience. Provides a unified, non-conflicting image to the public with information of public interest in accordance with the law and School Board policies and procedures under the direction of the Superintendent.
Candidates must have experience in public relations and community engagement, with proven leadership abilities in the areas of media and communications. Successful candidates must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and citizens; ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, media relations, education, or related field and a minimum of five years of successful experience in communication, public information management and communications, preferably in a K-12 setting is required. A masters degree in a relevant field, supervisory experience and experience administering community education programs or activities is preferred.
Licensure as a Community Education Director by the Minnesota Department of Education or the ability to obtain is preferred.
Competitive salary plus benefits. This position falls in the A3 lane of the attached Administrator Contract.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Deadline:
June 16, 2019