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Anticipated - Director, Communication and Community Engagement

Job Title:
Anticipated - Director, Communication and Community Engagement

Location:
Ashburn, VA, US

Organization Name:
Public Information Office

Department Description:
Public Information Office

Brief Description:
The Director of Communication and Community Engagement manages the day-to-day activities of the Public Information Office (PIO) and directly supervises PIO staff. The Director focuses on a comprehensive communication program that informs and engages the school board, school division staff, parents, media, and the public about Loudoun County Public Schools' initiatives, decisions, programs, and events that ensures the integrity and consistency of school division branding.

Detailed Description:
* Design, execute, and annually update a division-wide comprehensive communication plan
that aligns with the school division's strategic plan and foster dialogue, collaboration,
understanding, engagement, and trust
* Coordinate and oversee the development of communication materials, including print, video, web, and social media
* Serve as the primary spokesperson for the school division to promote knowledge and
understanding of the school division and assist in interpreting the division's programs for the staff, parents, public, media, and other key stakeholders
* Create and strengthen relationships with the media, lead efforts to generate media coverage, and implement procedures for reviewing and responding to media requests for information.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with regional agency communication directors,
including county government, health department, fire and safety, and law enforcement to
ensure effective, coordinated communications on critical issues
* Participate in the coordination of employee and division-wide events that showcase student and professional staff achievement
* Supervise and develop staff within Public Information Office
* Develop annual budget for the Public Information Office
* Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field; Master's degree preferred; accreditation in Public Relations (APR) preferred
* Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public relations, and staff supervision; previous experience in the public sector and/or public schools is preferred
* Demonstrated knowledge of best communication practices and strategies to include print,
video, news gathering, reporting, social media, web design, marketing, internal and external
communications, community engagement, and crisis communications
* Strong writing and editing skills
* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations and directives such as the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
* Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, including emergency and critical
situations and the ability to calmly communicate with audiences, internal and external, during critical situations
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Director of Communication and Community Engagement reports to the Superintendent.

Additional Details:
Administrative Salary Scale , Level 6

The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:
  • Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest


Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2019 - 2020 School Year 2019-2020

Job Type:
Administrative

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
12 months / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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