Director of Communications & Community Engagement - Vacancy ID: 231807

Communications

• Create, develop, and implement communication tools for the schools, community, and the district, including the website, online and printed calendar, app, district newsletters, flyers, social media platforms, crisis and notification communications, press releases, outdoor marquees, and other tools to maximize community, staff, and family engagement.
• Act as a liaison between the school and families, the community, and outside community organizations and businesses.
• Attend a variety of district and community events to promote community awareness of district activities and promote family and community engagement.
• Plan, develop, and implement a variety of public relations strategies and tools, working with various teams to develop and coordinate the district’s communication’s plan.
• Maintain and monitor the district’s social media sites and update regularly with timely and appropriate content.
• Coordinate communication tools for all staff to ensure consistent message and branding of staff communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media and coordinate regular communication to media.
• Capture visual content, such as photographs and videos, for use by the district.
• Provide leadership in communication strategies, both internally and externally, including during crises, referendum campaigns, and other district-wide projects.
• Evaluate communication activities for the purpose of improving community engagement.
• Serve on the district Crisis/Emergency team.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested.
  
  

Community Education

• Develop and coordinate the district community education program including the creation and promotion of courses/events/trips/workshops, monitoring class registration, hiring and working with instructors, coordinating with school staff, scheduling facilities, and executing classes/events/trips.
• Develop a community education program that meets the goal of extending the use of school facilities for all citizens.
• Maintain appropriate financial records for all programs and activities.
• Monitor quality of programming through participant evaluations, instructor evaluations, observations, and registration data collection.
• Oversee the district facility scheduling process in partnership with secretarial staff, and coordinate and schedule facilities needed for community education programs and community partners.
• Collaborate and build relationships with local businesses and professional service providers to create opportunities for joint programming.
• Ensure community education programs are meeting the educational needs of the community.
• Assist in the preparation and oversight of the community education program budget.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested.