Public Information Officer & Communications Lead

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

You will serve as the district’s public information officer, coordinate public records requests, support emergency communications, and collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to elevate PV Schools as the district of choice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional work experience in public relations or communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage district-wide communications and community outreach.
• Develop and manage editorial calendars and social media plans.
• Serve as the district's public information officer and handle public records requests.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to promote PV Schools.
• Establish relationships with media and business communities.
• Support district events and emergency communications.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Strategic planning

Multi-project management

Emergency response planning

Data analysis

Community partnerships

Media relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, or communications

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email marketing

Social media tools

Job description

You will serve as the district’s public information officer, coordinate public records requests, support emergency communications, and collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to elevate PV Schools as the district of choice.