Director of Communications

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops a quality public affairs and communications program
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with district administrators, press and news media organizations, business leaders, community groups, city officials, and the general public
• Communicates with all levels of district staff, officials, members of the media, and the general public, both verbally and in writing
• Collaborates closely with building administration to communicate publicly events and functions occurring in the school setting
• Serve as crisis communicator for the District and coordinates emergency communications for buildings when applicable
• Trains staff in effective communication strategies and use of approved district platforms
• Serves as main information source for all media contacts requesting data and insights
• Establishes processes to generate appropriate flow of press releases
• Arranges, facilitates, and manages media briefings with Superintendent daily, if appropriate
• Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team in the development and/or revision to Board policies relating to all areas of communications, including but not limited to print, electronic, and social media communication

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field; Masters' Degree preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Preferred

• Masters' Degree preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred