Waco ISD - Executive Director - Communications

Waco ISD
Job Details
Region
12
School District/Employer
Waco ISD
District Category/Employer
Central Office,
Position
Executive Director,
Assignment Level
Area Communications
Job Title
Executive Director - Communications
School
Campus Description
Date Posted
4/16/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
Primary Purpose: The district’s communications strategy is to develop campaigns that effectively and professionally communicate the district’s message to both internal and external audiences. Serve as the primary point of contact for media, both proactively pitching stories and responding to inquiries. Manage the communications department, supporting the growth of department staff and making data-driven decisions about the allocation of department resources.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, public relations or a related field Advanced degree (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills: Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences across a variety of mediums Ability to tailor a message for the audience, context, and mode of communication Ability to coach, coordinate,e and lead teams to achieve assigned goals, including the ability to manage and complete projects with attention to detail and under tight deadlines Solid understanding of media relations, community engagement, and marketing Understanding of school finance, taxation, elections, the legislative process, and education policy (preferred) Fluency in Spanish (preferred) Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in journalism, public relations, communications or related field Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing employees and a departmental or organizational budget (preferred) Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson for an elected official, governmental entity, or non-profit organization (preferred)
Salary Range
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will Pay Grade/Days: 108/226 Minimum: $101,610 Maximum: $140,319
Benefits
Please go to link below to access our benefits: https://www.wacoisd.org/staff/benefits-risk-management-leave/overview
How To Apply
Please apply at wacoisd.org or follow the link: https://www.applitrack.com/wacoisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=2698&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Lopez
Email
daniel.lopez@wacoisd.org
Address
P.O. Box 27
City
Waco
State
TX
Zip
76703-0027
Phone
(254) 777-5881
Fax
(254) 755-9690
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC12
Position
Executive Director
Posted Date
April 16, 2025
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