Director of Communications and Community Engagement
Director of Communications and Community Engagement Ukiah Unified School District
The Director of Communications and Community Engagement plans, organizes, coordinates and oversees the comprehensive communications program for both internal and external audiences, which includes elements of parent and community relations, media relations, publications, school/business partnerships and community education; provides professional and technical support, assistance and guidance to district administrators and managers in communications matters; coordinates marketing, social networking, special events, services, programs and other district or assigned parent and community related activities. Essential Duties Include: Provides communication support for the Superintendent; Performs duties of the Public Information Officer in the event of any crisis, emergency, or disaster; Develops, implements, and directs an annual systematic district communication plan to effectively communicate district priorities, projects and goals to the staff, media and the public; Develops and implements procedures regarding all district public relations matters, which includes district media relations, community relations, intra-district communications, promotional functions, special events, marketing and selected publications.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Exceptional technical writing skills; Principles and practices of public relations; Methods and techniques of writing, editing, designing & publishing; Media relations, which includes, print, broadcast and social media;
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in journalism, marketing, broadcast media, public relations, public administration or related fields; Minimum of three (3) years' experience in marketing, community relations, and/or communications desirable; Experience working in community relations or public information or corporate relations preferred; Demonstrated experience in working with the media and community partnerships.
Salary/Benefits: $80,000 - $88,464 261 contract days (including holidays & vacation)
District health benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.