Bucks County

Supervisor of Communications and Marketing

Doylestown, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Bucks IU communications strategy across internal, external, digital, and media channels to protect branding and engagement.

  • Must-have: 5-7 years of leadership in communications, preferably in education or nonprofit.
  • Standout: Leads a cross-team communications plan and a formal advisory group to align messaging.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Develops, implements, and manages a strategic communications plan that aligns with the Bucks IU's mission, vision, and long-term goals.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external communications, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand voice.
  • Collaborates with school leadership and all Bucks IU's departments and divisions to identify communication priorities and opportunities to enhance engagement.
  • Serves as the main coordinator of the Bucks County Schools Communications Advisory Group, planning relevant monthly meeting topics, speakers, and discussions that meet school district needs and expectations.
  • Ensures Bucks IU messaging is consistent, accurate, and aligned across all communications platforms.
  • Oversees all Bucks IU-related websites.
  • Publishes regular press releases highlighting Bucks IU programs, people, and partners.
  • Publishes an annual Bucks IU Report to the Community.
  • Works with Executive Director and Division Heads to manage branding and reputation of the Bucks IU.
  • Leads the Bucks IU's digital and social media efforts, including developing and implementing a diverse social media and print media calendar for the school year.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field required.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication and marketing strategies, with experience managing media relations, crisis communications, and public relations efforts.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a communications, marketing, or public relations preferably within an educational institution, public school setting, or nonprofit organization.
  • Digital marketing and social media expertise, including website management, graphic design, overseeing social media, and video production and editing.
  • Leadership experience with managing a team and department budget.
  • Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
Preferred
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Professional Certification through Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), or the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) or other communication industry related credential is preferred.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a communications, marketing, or public relations preferably within an educational institution, public school setting, or nonprofit organization.