Executive Officer Communications and Community Relations (2026-2027)

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville seeks an executive to provide administrative leadership for the Communications and Community Relations division, guiding district messaging and public information to support K-12 students.

You will assist the Superintendent in maximizing efficiency, align projects with foundations, grants and partnerships, and promote parent involvement and open communication across schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with equivalent years experience within the field of communications or community relations
• Five years work experience
• Ability to articulate vision of best practice for instructional programs
• Demonstrated leadership ability within diverse groups
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative leadership for the management of Communications and Community Relations division.
• Assists the Superintendent of Schools in promoting overall efficiency and maximizing of operational and administrative services in support of educational opportunities for K-12 school students.
• Ensures the alignment of projects with foundations, grants and business partnerships, parent involvement, special projects, public information and communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Job Description (attached)

Salary Schedule

II, Grade 16 (attached)

Work Schedule

261 Days / 8 hours daily

Other Details

• Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

Scope Of Responsibilities

Provides administrative leadership for the management of Communications and Community Relations division. Assists the Superintendent of Schools in promoting overall efficiency and maximizing of operational and administrative services in support of educational opportunities for K-12 school students. Ensures the alignment of projects with foundations, grants and business partnerships, parent involvement, special projects, public information and communications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with equivalent years experience within the field of communications or community relations
• Five (5) years work experience
• Ability to articulate vision of best practice for instructional programs
• Demonstrated leadership ability within diverse groups
• Effective communication skills