Communications & Engagement Director

Springfield, MO (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $60K/yrDirector/Executive3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross‑channel marketing and engagement for the Foundation, shaping branding, storytelling, and community-facing programs to support students, alumni, and local partners.

  • Lead multi‑channel strategy and brand storytelling to raise awareness and support for SPS initiatives.
  • Plan and execute signature events and ongoing alumni engagement with cross‑team collaboration.
  • Oversee digital presence and collateral to ensure consistent identity across website, newsletters, and promos.

Job Description

Own and coordinate a cross‑channel marketing and engagement program for the Foundation, aligning branding, events, and communications with educators, alumni, and community partners.

  • Marketing & Strategic Communications: Develop and execute an annual, multi-channel marketing and communication strategy across digital and traditional platforms (website, print, social media, e-newsletters, and media outreach).
  • Brand Awareness & Storytelling: Elevate the Foundation’s brand through consistent storytelling. Author and distribute monthly constituent e-newsletters, quarterly alumni e-newsletters, and annual reports.
  • Collateral Creation: Design and produce compelling digital, print, and promotional materials that reflect the Foundation’s goals, objectives, and visual identity.
  • Digital Media Management: Maintain, update, and optimize the Foundation’s website and social media presence, collaborating across teams to ensure content is fresh and impactful.
  • Event Management & Community Engagement: Celebrate SPS Banquet: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Foundation's signature annual banquet, successfully engaging an audience of over 700 attendees.
  • Alumni Connection: Plan and execute dedicated alumni events and engagement strategies. Partner closely with the Development Director to cultivate a strong pipeline of giving among alumni.
  • Lunch & Learn Series: Coordinate a quarterly educational series. Collaborate with staff and administrative coordinators to engage community members, stakeholders, and donors.
  • Ambassador Program: Manage the Ambassador Program, organizing five annual site visits and ongoing connection opportunities. Work with leadership to cultivate informed, passionate advocates for public education.
  • Community Relations & Collaboration: Serve as a visible and professional representative of the Foundation at community events and networking functions.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with Foundation staff, board members, school district personnel, and volunteers to meet overarching communication and engagement goals.
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Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools works to promote educational excellence for every child by raising, managing, and distributing private investment to benefit the students of Springfield Public Schools. With our community partners, we help bridge the gap between what schools need and what they can afford.

Founded in 1990
Springfield, Missouri, USA
16 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.8%
Direct
49.6%
Referral
6%
Social
16.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~16