Waco ISD - Executive Director for Communications

Job Details

Region: 12
School District/Employer: Waco ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Executive Director,
Assignment Level: Area
  • Communications
Job Title: Executive Director for Communications
School: Waco ISD
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 8/24/2021
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:

  • Guide the districts communications strategy and develop campaigns that effectively and
    professionally communicate the districts message to both internal and external audiences. Serve
    as the primary point of contact for media both proactively pitching stories and responding to
    inquiries. Manage the communications department supporting the growth of department staff and
    making data-driven decisions about the allocation of department resources.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Education:


  • Bachelors degree in education, communications, public relations or a related field
  • Advanced degree (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences across a variety of mediums
  • Ability to tailor a message for the audience, context and mode of communication
  • Ability to coach, coordinate and lead teams to achieve assigned goals, including the ability to manage and complete projects with attention to detail and under tight deadlines
  • Solid understanding of media relations, community engagement and marketing
  • Understanding of school finance, taxation, elections, the legislative process and education policy (preferred)
  • Fluency in Spanish (preferred)

Experience:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in journalism, public relations, communications or related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing employees and a departmental or organizational budget (preferred)
  • Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson for an elected official, governmental entity, or non-profit organization (preferred)
Salary Range: Salary ranges from $97,062 - $134,041.
Benefits: Click here for employee benefits information.
How To Apply: Click here to complete our online application!

Contact Person:

Name: Elesa Maimbourg
Email: elesa.maimbourg@wacoisd.org
Address: P.O. Box 27
City: Waco
State: TX
Zip: 76703-0027
Phone: (254) 755-9421
Fax: (254) 755-9690