Responsibilities

• Assume delegated leadership authority and ensure continuity of operations, decision-making, and stakeholder communication in the absence of the Public Relations and Communications Officer.
• Serve as one of the spokespersons for the school division and respond to media and public requests for information as assigned.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated communication plans and campaigns that advance public understanding and support of the division’s vision, mission, priorities, strategies and needs.
• Identify, develop, and elevate special projects and strategic initiatives to showcase innovative programs, employee contributions, student achievement, and division accomplishments.
• Facilitate research, strategic planning, visioning, and stakeholder engagement processes (e.g. surveys, focus groups) to support continuous improvement and long-range initiatives.
• Support development and implementation of division brand standards and messaging frameworks to ensure consistency in brand voice, tone, and messaging across all communication channels, including digital, print, video, and public-facing content.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including students, families, staff, community organizations, business partners, military stakeholders, and higher education institutions.
• Oversee multimedia and video production initiatives, including managing production requests to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Assess communication and engagement needs across departments and schools and recommend effective strategies to support organizational goals.
• Support school board, superintendent and cabinet in development of legislative priority position statements as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Three to five years’ experience in communications, public relations, education-related experience, project management; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.