Chief Communications Officer PC#1

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); Presencial; USD 186.000 - 238.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Monterey County Office of Education seeks a Chief Communications Officer to lead the district's communications, public relations, and community engagement. As a cabinet-level advisor to the County Superintendent, you will develop and implement comprehensive strategies that advance MCOE's mission, build public trust, and foster partnerships with the county’s school districts and colleges.

You will oversee media relations, crisis communications, and organizational messaging, guiding programs

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, community engagement, or a related field, including at least three years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Licenses and Certifications: California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of communications, public relations, community engagement, and organizational messaging.
• Advise the County Superintendent on communication strategy, media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to advance MCOE’s mission and foster public trust.
• Collaborate with MCOE programs and local districts to ensure clear, transparent messaging and effective outreach.

Conhecimentos

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public affairs

Community engagement

Executive advisory

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing/public administration/education or related field

7+ years in communications with at least 3 years in leadership

Master’s degree in a relevant field (Desirable)

Ferramentas

California Driver’s License

Descrição da vaga

Chief Communications Officer PC#1 at Monterey County Office Of Education

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Application Deadline

12/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

11/6/2026

Contact

Amanda Fullmer

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$186,396.78 - $237,891.94 Annually

Length of Work Year

M-F; 8 Hrs/Day; 223 Days/Yr

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the County Superintendent, the Chief Communications Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Monterey County Office of Education’s (MCOE) communications, public relations, community engagement, and organizational messaging. The position serves as the Superintendent’s principal advisor on communication strategy, media relations, public perception, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement; develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies that advance MCOE’s mission, promote transparency, strengthen public trust, and foster community partnerships; and provides communications leadership and technical assistance to MCOE programs and, in collaboration with local educational leaders, the county’s 24 school districts and two community colleges.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, community engagement, or a related field, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or management capacity. Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans, advising executive leadership, managing media relations, and responding to sensitive or high-profile issues. Licenses and Certifications: California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, community engagement, or a related field, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or management capacity. Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans, advising executive leadership, managing media relations, and responding to sensitive or high-profile issues. Licenses and Certifications: California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant field. Executive-level communications experience in public education, government, or a comparable public-serving organization. Other Requirements: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position. Must be willing and able to travel as required, using personal transportation when necessary, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with MCOE policies. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Interviews will take place on December 17, 2026, and 2nd Interviews on December 18, 2026

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant field. Executive-level communications experience in public education, government, or a comparable public-serving organization. Other Requirements: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position. Must be willing and able to travel as required, using personal transportation when necessary, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with MCOE policies. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Interviews will take place on December 17, 2026, and 2nd Interviews on December 18, 2026

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