Executive Director of Public Engagement 1.0 FTE
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JOB DESCRIPTIONExecutive Director of Public Engagement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.
Executive Director of Public Engagement
Job Class Code: 8949
Position Type: Salaried
Job Type: Administrative Classified
Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Administrative additive level: 8
Reports To: Superintendents Designee
Supervises: Assigned Staff
JOB SUMMARY
Direct and manage district public engagement communications and marketing operations. Responsible for the development and implementation of communications and marketing programs to include district partnerships online presence media relations multimedia production and special events. Interpret and recommend public engagement communications and marketing policies and regulations for the district.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Implement a strategic public engagement communications and marketing plan
- Administer and oversee online and multimedia initiatives for the district
- Administer public relations activities
- Consult with administration and campus personnel related to public engagement communications and marketing activities
- Use management practices that promote collaboration and creativity among staff.
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of policies procedures and programs that affect them.
- Implement and oversee effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
- Ensure that programs are costeffective and that funds are managed prudently.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Implement the policies established by federal and state laws Kentucky Board of Education rule and local board policy in the area assigned.
- Recruit train and supervise department staff and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement assignment retention discipline and termination.
- Evaluate job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness.
- Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to ensure the departments effective operation.
- Ensure that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of public engagement communications and marketing rules regulations and practices.
- Assist schools and departments in promotional and informational activities
- Help school personnel publicize and promote any performances exhibitions displays or special programs for special events and other publications
- Design prepare and edit district publications including newsletters recruitment brochures programs for special events and other publications.
- Ensure that public information activities contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
- Stay aware of districtcommunity needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
- Carry forward PR strategies for promoting FCPS programs through a variety of public engagement and communication tools.
- Develop a variety of marketing tools and promotional collateral for internal and external distribution to celebrate and communicate the strengths of the district
- Serves as a liaison for the district with a focus on delivering the districts vision of being a valued community partner and critical component in the communitys future workforce.
- Works with Executive Communications Officer to ensure message alignment and coordinate with superintendent or board involvement in community relations and events when necessary
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in public relations communications education or related field required;
- Masters Degree in Communications Public Administration or Education preferred;
- Five (5) years of professional experience in public relations stakeholder engagement or organizational communications.
Licenses or Certifications:
- N/A
Special Requirements:
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching
- Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights
Job Description Creation Date:
04/2025
Revision Date:
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
