Communications & Public Engagement Sr Manager

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level5+ years expVolunteer

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive strategic communications and public engagement for Bond Measure and district programs, including messaging, stakeholder outreach, and reporting across multiple channels.

  • Lead strategic plans and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Advise leadership on public messaging and engagement opportunities
  • Collaborate with project teams to translate complex information for diverse audiences

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic communications plans supporting Bond Measure projects, district initiatives, and special programs.
  • Lead communications across websites, microsites, newsletters, email campaigns, presentations, reports, videos, and other communications channels.
  • Develop stakeholder-facing communications, including project updates, surveys, construction notices, presentations, reports, infographics, and outreach materials.
  • Support and maintain the facilities division's visual identity, branding standards, and public-facing communications.
  • Create compelling stories that highlight project milestones, modernization efforts, sustainability initiatives, and program achievements.
  • Develop messaging and communications strategies that strengthen public awareness, accountability, and understanding of Bond Measure investments.
  • Advise Facilities leadership on communications strategy, stakeholder considerations, public messaging, and engagement opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of the district's major projects engagement process across capital projects and major initiatives.
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including public meetings, advisory committees, town halls, school-site meetings, workshops, and community events.
  • Foster meaningful participation from diverse stakeholder groups, including students, families, educators, neighborhood organizations, community partners, and district leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience leading strategic communications and public engagement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting public agencies, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, capital improvement programs, community-based organizations, or similar environments.
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience facilitating public meetings, outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement activities, or community engagement programs.
  • Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
  • Experience developing reports, executive communications, presentations, and public-facing materials.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to serving diverse communities.

Benefits

  • Robust Benefits Comprehensive benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and prescription coverage, a targeted 7% employer contribution 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
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Brailsford & Dunlavey is a program management firm with in-house planning capabilities. Our purpose is to inspire and empower organizations to maximize the value of investments that advance communities. As catalysts for building community, we maximize value and mitigate risk for our clients every step of the way. We take an idea, make it a viable project, and manage it through ribbon cutting and into operation. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. Sign up for our newsletters here: https://www.bdconnect.com/newsletter/ The Higher Ed P3 Resource Center—the industry’s go-to place for information on this dynamic market—is powered by Brailsford & Dunlavey. Visit the site at p3resourcecenter.com.

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Communications & Public Engagement Sr Manager

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. · San Jose, CA · On-site