Intermediate District 287 is looking for qualified candidates for a district-wide Director of Communications & Public Relations position in Plymouth, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 11 member districts in the west metro.

The Director of Communications & Public Relations is accountable for supporting the superintendent, executive directors, and the District as a whole in all internal and external communications and public relations initiatives that serve to support the superintendent's intent and the district's strategic plan.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership in developing, managing, and executing an effective public relations and communication plan for the district
• Coordinate the handling of all inquiries received from external sources, including media, community, and inquiries received from other schools and organizations
• Collaborate with the superintendent and other school leaders to develop strong messages to present at the state capital during the legislative sessions, for the purpose of communicating the District's interest and intent
• Oversee the production of materials that create a consistent message and image for print and electronic distribution
• Oversees employee recognition programs and ensure that they are organized and promoted in a way that is equitable for all participants and award recipients

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range: $122,858 - $156,350
• Paid Leave:
• 160 hours vacation leave accrued per year
• 96 hours of sick leave accrued per year
• 24 hours of personal leave per year
• 12 holidays
• Retirement: PERA Pension (district contribution of 7.5% of salary) and optional 403b with District match up to $1000/year
• District-paid premiums for long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Medical & Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account - District contributes annually
• Incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field, required
• Five (5) years of professional level experience in public relations and/or marketing, to include experience in planning and implementing communication methods, approaches, and plans

OR

• Seven (7) years of high-level strategic experience in communications or public relations, to include experience in designing and implementing communication methods, approaches, and plans

• Preferred: Experience working for a public entity, especially a school district
• Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.

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Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Search Timeline:

• First Round Interviews will be held in August. Date is still be finalized.

Website: https://www.district287.org/about-us-2/jobs/

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat