Manager III (226 Days) Bond Funded

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver bond‑related communication plans, resources and tools and coordinate communication activities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel on communication/marketing strategies to district, department and school leadership.
• Oversee, develop and manage content for the bond website to ensure clear, timely and accurate dissemination of information.
• Develop and promote good community relations among various community and school clientele, and work with internal media staff to facilitate community‑engagement processes related to bond projects and long‑term facility needs.
• Create and produce informational materials such as newsletters, press releases, brochures, fact sheets, annual reports, presentations, and other required items.
• Supervise staff to develop and maintain a bond‑specific website for accurate and timely information.
• Communicate complex ideas, programs, systems and processes in easy‑to‑understand language through a wide variety of vehicles, including social media.
• Review and approve collateral used to share the messaging, marketing and communication aspects of the bond program in conjunction with bond leadership.
• Lead and supervise staff to facilitate community‑engagement processes related to bond projects, including community meetings, groundbreakings, grand openings and open‑house events.
• Develop, manage and track event budgets and expenditures; negotiate with venues, consultants and vendors; supervise event staff, consultants, vendors and volunteers.
• Collaborate closely with district department leads and partners to conduct market research, gather information, determine site selection and develop programs for district events, campaigns and grassroots school events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience in video production preferred.

Skills

• Mastery of public relations and media‑relations techniques and strategies, including development of communication and public‑relations plans.
• Knowledge of effective graphic‑element usage such as typeface combinations and graphic placement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, news‑interview abilities, and strong proofreading/editing.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.
• Ability to translate complex ideas, programs, systems and processes into easy‑to‑understand language.
• Strong organizational, planning and time‑management abilities, with a track record of meeting strict deadlines.
• Consistent work ethic and respect for maintaining a cooperative, cohesive work environment.
• Commitment to promoting and following Board of Education policies, district policies, and departmental procedures.
• Effective interaction and cooperation with diverse individuals from varied ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Awareness of workplace safety, adherence to safety rules, use of appropriate equipment, and reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Ability to stay technically current, adapt to new system applications and processes, and apply new knowledge to the role.
• Commitment to staying abreast of professional practices in communications and public relations.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $75,357.00

Median Salary: $91,901.00

Schedule

Full‑time

Location

Construction Services