Mansfield ISD Director of Community Relations

Mansfield, TX, United States

Mansfield ISD - Mansfield ISD Director of Community Relations Job Title: Mansfield ISD Director of Community Relations

School: Mansfield ISD Communications & Marketing Department

Campus Description: Mansfield ISD

Date Posted: 5/2/2024

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:

The position works directly under the supervision of the Associate Superintendent of Communications and Marketing to support and assist with research, planning, communications, and evaluation of public relations objectives. This position will also assist in the coordination and instruction of the Mansfield ISD Communications, School Board Recognitions & Public Comments and Special District Events as well as development and coordination of a comprehensive Partners in Education Program for Mansfield ISD.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Community Relations:

1. Supervises Coordinator of Communications and Community Relations

2. Create and sustain relationships with local groups including community service

organizations, business partners, network of realtors, and others.

3. Plan and execute special events and programs for a variety of community groups.

a. Realtor Networking Event

b. Senior Citizen Tour

c. MISD Ambassadors Staff Program

d. MISD Leader Academy for parents and community members

4. Research and adopt new and innovative methods for establishing effective two-way

communication with community stakeholders.

5. Administer the community relations and advertising budget and ensure programs are

cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

6. Work with state and national legislators to gather data and information to assist in

interpreting the impact of legislation on the district.

7. Support the implementation of district-level community and parent engagement.

8. Attend committee meetings, Chamber luncheons, and community special events as

directed by the Associate Superintendent of Communications and Marketing.

9. Empower every MISD employee to provide customers with an amazing experience

through establishing customer service standards, training, and accountability

measures.

Special Events:

10. Serve as district-wide events coordinator.

11. Coordinate all district-level events including, but not limited to, banquets,

celebrations, special meetings, and recognition programs.

12. Design, prepare and edit district publications for special events.

Web Services:

13. Supervise Communications & Web Creative Services Coordinator.

14. Enhance the District’s strategic communication plan through the design,

implementation, and management of the district’s website.

Partners in Education:

15. Develop a comprehensive Partners in Education Program to meet the needs of MISD

students, staff, and school community.

16. Encourages partnerships that support innovated learning opportunities

(communicates with Principals to research new programs to achieve innovative

learning for particular campuses).

17. Expands business, community, volunteer, and parental involvement by identifying,

recruiting, supporting, and recognizing partnerships. Identify ad link business and

community resources with campus and district goals.

School Board Process:

18. Identify Recognitions for monthly School Board Meetings (Superstars, FA, Athletics, Department/Campus Recognitions)

19. Complete and submit proper board commendations to Coordinator of School Board by adhered timeline.

20. Design scripts and communicate recognitions for school board meetings.

21. Post and manage public comment request for all called and regularly scheduled school board meetings

22. School Board Special Events & Recognitions (Retirements, Recognition Month, Etc.)

23. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, political science or related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of school district marketing

• Knowledge of school district advertising

• Knowledge of community and business partnerships

• Ability to plan and execute special events

Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of five years of experience working in the area of communications,

public relations, journalism, or marketing that provided extensive storytelling

experience.

• Experience in school public relations a plus.

Salary Range: Admin Pay Group 8

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How To Apply: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/apply-with-misd

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