What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications and Development position at FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Franklin Regional School District has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.
Director of Communications and Development Apply Online Category: Administration/Director
Date Posted: 3/25/2025
Location: District Wide
- Director of Communications & Development
Job Description:
Responsible for coordinating communications and public relations in the Franklin Regional School District. Additionally, the candidate will oversee the development and daily operations for the Franklin Regional Panther Foundation. This successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated proven success with public relations, foundation leadership and building partner relationships. Also, candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of FRSD operations, Westmoreland County, and a strong ability to address questions from students, community members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
Must possess a thorough understanding of event planning, marketing, and public relations
Five to seven years’ experience with progressively responsible fundraising and/or alumni relations management desired, preferably in an education setting
Proven track record of soliciting and closing corporate/foundation grants, gifts and sponsorships in the six and seven figure range
Ability to use publishing software and basic website design is preferred
Position Information:
Full-Time year round position with benefits
Required Documents:
Current (dated within one year) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code at time of hire
Current Act 168 Verification required at time of interview.
Compensation:
Regionally Competitive and Commensurate to Experience
Additional Information:
Interested candidates should submit an online application. Letters of interest or emails to Administrators will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to hroffice@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
EOE
Franklin Regional School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
