What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications and Engagement Lead position at Montclair Board of Education?
About the Role
The Director of Communications and Engagement Lead will serve as a key member of the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the district's operational and learning goals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience in news media relations, public relations, and publications operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Communications and Engagement Lead will provide oversight for the district's communications program, leading the development of annual objectives aligned to the district's cultural and strategic plans and initiatives. This includes managing communications within the district, between the district and the community, and enhancing district accountability to the public by being a trustworthy source of information. The role also involves supervising staff responsible for communication duties, including experts in written, digital, video, and symbolic communications.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or marketing is required, with a Master's Degree in communications or a related field preferred. The successful candidate will have at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience as a public information official, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and an ability to work in a diverse educational community.
The Director of Communications and Engagement Lead will serve as a key member of the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the district's operational and learning goals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience in news media relations, public relations, and publications operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Communications and Engagement Lead will provide oversight for the district's communications program, leading the development of annual objectives aligned to the district's cultural and strategic plans and initiatives. This includes managing communications within the district, between the district and the community, and enhancing district accountability to the public by being a trustworthy source of information. The role also involves supervising staff responsible for communication duties, including experts in written, digital, video, and symbolic communications.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or marketing is required, with a Master's Degree in communications or a related field preferred. The successful candidate will have at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience as a public information official, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and an ability to work in a diverse educational community.
