SPECIALIST, COMMUNICATIONS

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,974 - 61,169; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Communications Strategist to develop comprehensive internal and external communication strategies. This role involves working closely with leadership to support enrollment and retention, fostering relationships within the community, and managing online content.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 2 years in professional communications, with the ability to effectively engage various stakeholders. A salary range of $50,974 - $61,169 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in communications, marketing, or public relations roles.
• Must have a current Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies for the school's mission.
• Coordinate with school leadership for marketing efforts.
• Manage website and social media content updates.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Marketing strategies

Crisis communication

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

About This Job

Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive internal and external communications strategies that keep key audiences informed of the school’s mission, vision, priorities and initiatives. Draws upon a wide range of communications disciplines, including media relations, crisis communications, marketing communications, internal communications, online communications, community relations and special events. Coordinates closely with key leaders in the District Communications Office to ensure consistency in messaging and tactics.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $50,974 - $61,169/annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You’ll Do

• Works with school leadership team and District regional marketing manager to identify clear objectives and benchmarks that support enrollment, retention, and positive school culture
• Develops and implements strategic marketing and communications plans that inform and engage current students, families, faculty and staff, prospective families, and community partners as appropriate
• Establishes sustainable communications standards and practices that span across all school programs, taking into account the school’s diverse groups in order to keep current students, families, faculty, and staff informed of activities, events, initiatives, and key decisions affecting the school community
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders at boundary feeder elementary and middle schools to encourage neighborhood families to promote the school as a strong neighborhood school option in which to enroll their children
• Develops and implements retention efforts designed to reinforce students’ connection to the school, forges strong student-parent-school bonds, and ensures consistency in enrollment for the following year
• Provides content management and frequent updates to the website and social media platforms
• Consistently develops and distributes content promoting student achievement and positive school news and activities via neighborhood publications, newsletters, flyers, online forums, District publications, social media, and other outlets

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field required
• A minimum of 2 years in professional communications, marketing, public relations, or community relations roles
• Current and valid Colorado driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.