Director - Marketing and Communications

Rockford, IL (On-site)

$91K/yr – $128K/yrDirector/Executive3+ years expFull time

Posted 12 hrs ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
  • Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  • Creates, maintains, and successfully executes the district's marketing strategy and plan.
  • Leads the communications team in creating marketing materials that promote the district's vision, image, identity, brand standards and style and ensures each is illustrated clearly and appropriately.
  • Directs and implements the organization's advertising and promotional activities.
  • Builds brand awareness and positioning within the community.
  • Oversees the management of the district website, internal and external pages.
  • Supports the Communications Department in monitoring reception and lobby areas of district schools, offices and buildings, and recommends and implements ways to display public information and improve user experience.
  • Oversees social media marketing strategy and content marketing.

Requirements

  • QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in, Marketing, or related field required; Masters degree preferred. 3-5 years of experience in marketing and long-range planning preferred. Experience leading a team required.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid Sick and Personal time
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
  • Optional 403(b) plan
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
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RPS 205

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Rockford Public Schools focuses on college and career readiness for its 28,700 students. It is among the largest school districts in Illinois and the second-largest employer in the Rockford region, with approximately 4,700 full and part-time employees. RPS 205 strives to be the first choice for all families.Mission: Collaboratively engage all students in a world class educationVision: Be the first choice for all familiesMotto: Shaping tomorrow todayStrategic Plan: rps205.com/StrategicPlan

Founded in 1940
Rockford, Illinois, USA
1.2K employees
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Salaries

Posted range

$91K/yr – $128K/yr

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
3.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$50K
Last Raise
$50K
Grant

Funding History

  • Aug 2023
    Grant • $50K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61.5%
Direct
28.9%
Referral
4.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

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Director - Marketing and Communications

RPS 205 · Rockford, IL · On-site