Senior Bond Communications Manager

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Manager III (226 Days) Bond Funded to lead bond-related communications and community engagement initiatives across district and school leadership. The role oversees content management of the bond website and creates informative materials for diverse stakeholders.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience, with preferred experience in video production and strong public relations expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Experience in video production preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of public relations and media relations techniques and strategies, including the development of communication and public relations plans
• Knowledgeable in the effective use of graphic elements such as typeface combinations and graphic placement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and news interview abilities, and strong proofreading/editing skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas, programs, systems and processes in easy-to-understand language
• Evidence of organizational, planning and time management skills, including meeting strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver bond-related communication plans, resources and tools and coordinate communication activities for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel on communication/marketing strategies to district, department and school leadership
• Responsible for the clear, timely and accurate dissemination of information, including oversight, development and content management of the bond website
• Develop and promote good community relations among various community and school clientele, and work with internal media staff to facilitate community engagement processes related to the implementation of bond projects and the evaluation of long-term facility needs
• Create and produce informational materials regarding the bond program such as newsletters, press releases, brochures, fact sheets, annual reports, presentations, and other materials as required
• Supervise staff to develop and maintain a bond-specific website for accurate and timely information
• Communicate complex ideas, programs, systems and processes in easy-to-understand language through a wide variety of communication vehicles including social media.
• Review and approve collateral used to share the messaging, marketing and communication aspects of the bond program in conjunction with bond leadership
• Lead and supervise staff to facilitate community engagement processes related to the implementation of bond projects, including community meetings, groundbreakings, grand openings and open house events
• Develop, manage and track event budget and expenditures, negotiate with venues, consultants and vendors to secure rates and supervise event staff as well as consultants, vendors, and volunteers
• Closely collaborate with district department leads and partners to conduct market research, gather information, determine site selection and develop program for district events, campaigns and grassroots events for schools

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proofreading/editing

Time management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Ability to simplify complex ideas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or related field

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Manager III (226 Days) Bond Funded to lead bond-related communications and community engagement initiatives across district and school leadership. The role oversees content management of the bond website and creates informative materials for diverse stakeholders.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience, with preferred experience in video production and strong public relations expertise.