Communications Director

VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

EFFECTIVE: JULY 1 2026

TERMSOF Full time 12-month position

EMPLOYMENT: Competitive Salary and Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations Journalism or a related field (Masters preferred)
• 5 years of experience in communications public relations or a related role
• Excellent writing editing and storytelling skills
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms
• Strong understanding of media relations and public information practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in education or public sector communications preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem acceptable and appropriate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with district goals
• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Superintendent and senior leadership
• Assist the Superintendent in the drafting and distribution of communications to staff families and community members including newsletters emails and district-wide updates
• Write and manage press releases media advisories and official statements
• Serve as the districts primary media contact and coordinate responses to press inquiries
• Oversee and maintain the district website(s) ensuring content is accurate accessible and up to date
• Manage and grow the districts social media presence including content creation scheduling and engagement
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all platforms and materials
• Support crisis communications planning and response
• Collaborate with school leaders and departments to highlight programs achievements and initiatives
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion Director of Human Resources. Apply at District Information Departments Human Resources Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: District Information Departments Employment Opportunities. Please upload supporting documentation such as a cover letter resume teaching certificate(s) transcripts and letters of recommendation. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis of race color religious creed sex age national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability past or present history of mental disorder physical disability or learning disability) genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion Director of Human Resources Board of Education Offices 35 Leroy Avenue Darien CT 06820.