Chief of Communications, District

Chief of Communications District

Classification:Exempt Administrative/Professional/Technical

Date Posted:April 27 2026

Salary:APT Range 32 ($161849-$237760)

Contract Length/ Days:(2026-2027/ 260 Days)

Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see ourBenefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position the District offers a variety of leave options including sick leave discretionary leave vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to APT employees can be found in theBoard of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to:Superintendent

Deadline for application:Until filled (Screening applications and interviews will begin 5/8/26)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:

Minimum of five years of experience in public relations journalism marketing graphic design or related field

Bachelors degree in communications journalism English marketing graphic design or public relations - or equivalent experience

Valid Colorado drivers license

Preferred:

Communications experience in a school district

Masters degree in a related field

Live within the attendance boundaries of D6

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/Objective:

This role is responsible for influencing and communicating the voice brand and reputation of Greeley-Evans School District 6.

This position leads the planning development and execution of comprehensive internal and external communications for a diverse and dynamic district serving 22000 students. The Chief of Communications ensures clear consistent and transparent messaging that builds trust strengthens engagement and advances the Innovation 2030 Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Superintendent and Superintendents Cabinet as well as District Leadership Team
• Anticipate and assess potential district issues risks and unintended consequences of district decisions activities and incidents
• Support leadership in positioning the district and schools within the community and education market

Communications Marketing and District 6 Branding

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications marketing and branding strategies to promote the district and its services
• Direct internal and external communication plans and activities
• Lead and manage communications and presentations for the community
• Provide leadership and training to staff on effective communication and Accessibility practices
• Liaison for bond and mill-levy override campaigns

Media Relations and Crisis Communications

• Lead media relations dignitary visits and crisis communications as a member of the districts crisis response team
• Serve as district spokesperson when appropriate
• Write and oversee crisis communication news releases and responses to media inquiries
• Train leadership and staff on key messaging and crisis communication strategies
• Promote district initiatives and educational issues to the media and the public

Government Relations

• Participate in state and federal governmental relations efforts to influence legislation and policies impacting the district
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials dignitaries state agencies and key community stakeholders

Public Engagement & Community Relations

• Develop and implement engagement strategies to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Promote and provide positive community relations and support district initiatives through targeted outreach

Department Leadership & Operations

• Lead and supervise communications staff and functions including public relations marketing publications social media video production and the district website
• Supervise graphic design layout and production of district publications (brochures flyers posters signage etc.)
• Direct updates and maintenance of the districts online presence including the main website and school websites
• Supervise video production and other multimedia communication efforts
• Provide support at Board of Education meetings
• Supervise and evaluate members of the Communications Department (assistant director digital media manager and specialist media services manager bilingual interpreter)

Representation & Information Management

• Attend and support district-wide school-based and community meetings to gather and disseminate information
• Respond to employee media and community requests for information and data
• Coordinate and support district events and recognition activities

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent skills with a variety of software programs
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and eagerness to interact with all community members
• Excellent technical writing and editing
• Ability to organize execute and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to handle confidential information and situations
• Strong ethic for teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to perform quickly efficiently and under pressure
• High attention to detail

Other Duties:

Knowledge Skills and Mental Ability

• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social emotional psychological and academic needs of students
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility ability to deal with conflict a high tolerance for stress an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions and long hours are a part of the assignment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

Ability to sit for long periods of time numerous distractions visual auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None

EEO/AAP Statement

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631

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