What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Communications and Community Outreach position at Montclair Board of Education?
About the Opportunity
The Head of Communications and Community Outreach position offers a unique opportunity to join the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team and play a key role in shaping the district's communications strategy. As a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet/leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance on communications initiatives and ensuring that the district's message is conveyed effectively to internal and external stakeholders. This includes managing all media relations, producing and distributing news releases, press conferences, and proactive engagement with all media outlets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of Communications and Community Outreach will oversee the production of all district publications and communications platforms, including participatory media, marketing materials, media relations, crisis communications, internal communication, and community partnerships. This role also involves acting as an official spokesperson for the district, serving as a visible and responsive representative to the broader community. Additionally, the successful candidate will support and assist the Board of Education and Superintendent program leaders by facilitating intentional communications among the Board, the administration, the District community and the media.
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 Head of Communications and Community Outreach position offers a unique opportunity to join the Montclair Board of Education's leadership team and play a key role in shaping the district's communications strategy. As a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet/leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing guidance on communications initiatives and ensuring that the district's message is conveyed effectively to internal and external stakeholders. This includes managing all media relations, producing and distributing news releases, press conferences, and proactive engagement with all media outlets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of Communications and Community Outreach will oversee the production of all district publications and communications platforms, including participatory media, marketing materials, media relations, crisis communications, internal communication, and community partnerships. This role also involves acting as an official spokesperson for the district, serving as a visible and responsive representative to the broader community. Additionally, the successful candidate will support and assist the Board of Education and Superintendent program leaders by facilitating intentional communications among the Board, the administration, the District community and the media.
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.