Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

West Chicago Elementary School District 33; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (BOE

Life insurance

Retirement plan options

Board Paid TRS

Paid Time Off

Dues/memberships stipend

Job summary

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 in Illinois is seeking a Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations to build a unified district brand and raise public awareness of programs, events, and services. You will work with the Superintendent to advise on communications strategies and strengthen district visibility.

This full-time, 12-month role offers a starting salary range of $115,065 to $144,596 plus Board paid TRS, and requires a minimum five years in

Qualifications

• Marketing, Communications, and PR experience in a school district is preferred.
• Ability to think strategically in relation to the position and district.
• Commitment to at least 5 years in this role.

Responsibilities

• Build and communicate a unified district brand.
• Increase public awareness of issues, trends, and resources.
• Raise public and employee awareness of events, programs, services and goals.
• Advise the Superintendent on appropriate communication strategies.

Skills

Marketing Communications PR

Strategic thinking

Five years experience

Board paid TRS

Job description

Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations JobID: 1262

• Position Type: Administration/ Director
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location: West Chicago Elementary School District 33
• Date Available: 07/01/2027
• Closing Date: Open until Filled

District 33 Mission:

Equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth.

District 33 Vision:

• To be recognized as the school district that fosters:
• An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
• A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
• Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency
• Active community partnerships

District 33 Core Values:

• Partnerships
• Equity
• High expectations
• Support for the whole child
• High levels of engagement
• Trusting relationships

Position Goal:

The Director/Assistant Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations is primarily responsible for building and communicating a unified brand for the District that highlights its positive accomplishments and its public perception. This position will support the District's strategic plan through increasing public awareness of issues, trends, and resources with regard to the District as well as raise public and employee awareness of events, programs, services and goals of the District. Additionally, the person in this position will provide leadership in advising and making recommendations of appropriate communication strategies to the Superintendent.

Position Qualifications In Addition to Those on the Job Description:

• Marketing, Communications, and PR experience in a school district preferred
• Ability to think strategically as it pertains to the position and district
• Commitment to minimally 5 years in this position
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Board paid 70% PPO and 80% HMO)
• Free life insurance equal to base salary
• Retirement plan options
• Board Paid TRS
• Paid Time Off
• $500 towards professional dues/memberships

Work Schedule:

12 Months, Full Time

Starting Salary Range:

$115,065-$144,596 + Board Paid TRS, based on experience (This position will be an Assistant Director or Director level, dependent on experience and education)

Further Information on District 33:

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is a Pre-K through 8th grade system with a Birth to 3 program, Preschool, five elementary schools, and one 6/7/8 middle school. West Chicago Elementary School District 33's population reflects the diverse demographics of West Chicago and portions of Winfield and Wheaton, from which it draws its student enrollment. The overall student population is approximately 3,000. Of that number, approximately 81.1% of the students come from Hispanic origins, 12.3% White, 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander and 3.2% Black.

The Mission of West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is to equip students to become life-long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth. Our vision is to be recognized as a school district that fosters:

• An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
• A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
• Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency