DIRECTOR I - COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH

$109,947 - $158,783/Yr

Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukee, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Director I - Communications & Outreach at Milwaukee Public Schools is responsible for providing overall vision, direction, and guidance to the communications division, ensuring alignment with key district goals. This senior-level position involves overseeing the development and implementation of a district-wide brand, managing day-to-day operations, and fostering partnerships that support the district's initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall vision, direction, and guidance to the division ensuring alignment with key district goals.
• Oversees development and implementation of a district-wide brand.
• Uses new and traditional media to reinforce the brand.
• Develops and implements an integrated strategic plan that promotes efforts to inform and engage external audiences and stakeholders.
• Leads the day-to-day operations of the communications department.
• Serves as the chief contact for the development of major and robust partnerships in the district that are not tied to volunteer efforts and are aligned with district incentives.
• Coordinates with the Director of Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation and develops methods to attract resources to the Foundation.
• Develops and administers the departmental budget and monitors expenditures.
• Manages personnel, including work allocation, training, problem resolution, evaluating performance, and making recommendations for personnel actions according to policies and procedures.
• Actively supports the Five Priorities for Success.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a communications office.
• Supervisory experience in a large, urban system or an institution of higher learning is desired.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional education beyond a bachelor's degree is desired.