Director of Communications & Community Engagement

TITLE OF POSITION:

Director of Communications & Community Engagement

LOCATION:

Nauset Public Schools

DISTRICT PROFILE:

Nauset Public Schools comprises five school districts located in the four Cape Cod towns of Brewster Eastham Orleans and Wellfleet. Each town has its own school committee which governs its elementary school(s); the Nauset Regional School Committee governs the regional middle and high schools.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Nauset Public Schools is seeking a dynamic experienced and community-minded Director of Communications & Community Engagement to join the districts leadership team. This role is responsible for planning organizing and leading a comprehensive communications strategy that serves both internal and external audiences across the districts seven (7) schools and four school communities.

The Director oversees all aspects of district communications including community and media relations publications marketing social media special events school and business partnerships and community education. Working closely with district and school leaders the Director provides strategic guidance professional expertise and technical support to ensure clear cohesive and effective communication across multiple platforms.

This position leads the creative and strategic efforts to elevate district initiatives programs and services; promote transparency and trust; strengthen district visibility and voice; and foster meaningful connection collaboration and shared understanding between Nauset Public Schools and the broader community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead District Communications: Oversee a cohesive districtwide communications approach that ensures timely accurate and accessible information is shared with internal and external stakeholders promoting clarity consistency and alignment with district and school priorities.

• Strategic Planning: Develop implement and continuously refine a comprehensive communications strategy that streamlines messaging strengthens coordination across schools and departments and supports district initiatives programs and decision-making.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with district leadership school administrators staff families and community partners to maintain a consistent communications approach integrate stakeholder feedback and improve communication practices across the district.
• Content Creation: Design develop and produce high-quality written and visual contentincluding messaging graphics flyers brochures newsletters social media posts press releases and website updatesto effectively communicate district initiatives across multiple platforms.
• Digital Presence Management: Oversee and manage the Districts digital presence including the official website and social media platforms (e.g. Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn) ensuring content is current engaging accessible and aligned with district goals and priorities.
• Website Administration and Support: Manage website content for the Central Office and School Committee providing functional oversight guidance and training to district- and school-based staff on content development posting and maintenance.
• Meeting and Public Engagement Support: Attend School Committee and subcommittee meetings as requested by the Superintendent to support communications needs and ensure timely accurate and transparent public information.
• Event Documentation and Promotion: Attend district- and school-hosted events to document highlight and communicate district goals initiatives and achievements with an emphasis on equity inclusion and meaningful community engagement.
• Graphic and Visual Design: Develop high-quality graphic and visual materials to support presentations communications and outreach efforts for district departments and schools.
• Leadership Team Participation: Serve as a member of the Superintendents Leadership Team contributing to strategic planning districtwide initiatives and ensuring coordinated consistent messaging across the district.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Marketing Communications or a related field.
• Exceptional written verbal and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media management web content management and design software.
• Strong project management collaboration and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software systems and technologies.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

SALARY:

$79000.00 - $89000.00

AVAILABILITY:

July 1 2026 Pending FY27 budget approval