Communication & Development Director

Communication & Development Director

Status              Full-Time           Contract Days     12-months

Classification  Exempt              Start Date             July 1st            End Date        June 30th

Reports to       Superintendent

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empower students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Communication & Development Director will plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of Brookside Charter School. The Communication & Development Director will oversee all communications involving Brookside Charter School including the development and implementation of a communications strategy and a broad and diverse range of business and marketing communications. The Development Director will help to create and promote the corporate identity and mission to the public and employees through the creation and distribution of brochures, news releases, and other documents. The Communication & Development Director will identify and apply for various grants that meet Brookside Charter School’s needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

Human Capital

• Addresses complaints and grievances by parents, students, and staff.
• Commits to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Participates in a standards-based performance evaluation at least annually. 
• Acts in accordance with a code of ethics appropriate to the position.

Fundraising

• Establishes fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals.
• Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous donors and the public.
• Researches potential sources of, and applies for, grants and public funding.
• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
• Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.

Communications

• Develops and implements a communications strategy for the Brookside Charter School that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand.
• Oversees Brookside Charter School communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and industry magazines.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the Brookside Charter School website including message delivery methods, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant.
• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs.
• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed.
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media.
• Assists leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.
• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget.
• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements policies to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand.

Public Relations and Corporate Identity

• Oversees and produces, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials for Brookside Charter School.
• Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand.
• Plans, prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of Brookside Charter School.
• Promotes and attends special events and functions; promotes and reports on corporate milestones and activities such as company goals and projects; new products or services; community service activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.
• Arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.

Grant Writing

• Researches various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.

Legal and Compliance

• Ensures that Brookside Charter complies with and meets all deadlines associated with state, federal, and sponsor reporting and statutory requirements.
• Develops and maintains a productive and positive relationship with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education staff.
• Ensures the lawful use of all Brookside Charter funds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”

Education and Certifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• Related experience providing services for school-aged children preferred

Skills and Traits

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Must possess excellent assessment, case management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Create within the school a climate of freedom to allow staff members and students to develop and perform to the extent of their capabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).
• This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to communicate with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• May require some travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY  

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,  color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled.  Read more about Brookside Charter School’s teaching approach, and community on our website.