Communications Manager

Reporting to the Executive Director and CEO of PSBAA, the Communications Manager leads the strategic development, execution, implementation and evaluation of organization-wide communications activities.

The incumbent will be passionate about creating and communicating value for the Association’s members, while constantly looking for new ways to improve the overall member experience for individual public school board trustees who serve on member K-12 public school boards in Alberta.

The position is also responsible for executing the Association’s public relations strategy, including building brand awareness and reputation, and driving conversation. A collaborative, proactive and engaging approach is essential for success in this role.

Skills and Experience:

1. Experience and familiarity with the K-12 education system in Alberta.
2. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to drive cross-functional deadlines consistently.
3. Experience in event management and securing relevant speakers for Trustee professional development.
4. Strong media relations skills and media relationships.
5. Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, English/Arts or a related degree.
6. Minimum five - seven years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations and issues management with in-depth knowledge of internal and external communications methods, marketing and social media strategy and planning.
7. Certification in Communications or Public Relations is an asset.
8. Working knowledge of WordPress.
9. Natural storyteller with excellent writing skills and outstanding verbal communications skills who proactively researches relevant content.
10. Excellent analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions and evaluate results. Familiarity with specific programs is an asset.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week - Overtime for special events and conferences.

Applicants who do not fully meet the qualifications may be offered a role at a lower level.

Job closing date: May 12 or until suitable candidate found.

In order to qualify for this position, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to:

troy.tait@public-schools.ab.ca

Be sure to tell us why you would be a good fit for this role!

About Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta:

The Public School Boards' Association of Alberta is the only association representing and advocating for Alberta's public school boards and public school education in Alberta.

We believe that, by advocating for public school education, we are helping the children in our communities gain access to opportunity and options within their public school system.

We are passionately dedicated to the success of our youth and to Alberta's next generation of leaders.

Objects of the Association:

1. To promote and enhance the public school systems to meet the needs of our students;
2. To lobby on behalf of public school boards through direct access to government;
3. To identify and seek resolution of issues fundamental and specific to the public school system;
4. To maintain relationships with educational organizations and associations.

Belief Statements:

Whereas in Alberta, provincial funding is provided for the public, separate, francophone, charter, home, and private school systems: and

Whereas public schools serve the majority of students in Alberta;

Therefore, we believe the following:

1. Public schools are the first choice of our communities. We believe all children can learn and live the values of democracy together, reflecting our hope and shaping the future of our communities.
2. Public schools are intended to be the first school built in any new community.
3. Public schools are governed by democratically elected trustees, accountable to communities and the province.
4. Public schools offer world-class education through innovation, diversity, and equitable learning experiences.
5. Public schools nurture each student's education and well-being within a supportive learning community.
6. Public schools support cooperation and collaboration among all provincially-funded school systems, to best serve all students.
7. Public schools most closely reflect, embody, embrace, and promote the diversity within today's Alberta.