Public Relations and Communications Manager.

Department Information

General Responsibilities

This position reports to the Superintendent, or designee and is responsible for providing leadership to and for the administration of the Communication Department/Media Production Team and is responsible to establish and maintain communication and develop and maintain relationships among school staff, local school districts, parents, students, community agencies, and the community at-large to assist students and their families in gaining information about programs and services for students statewide.

Description Of Job

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership to the Communication Department/Media Production Team to staff in achieving the mission of the team, and CSDB as a whole.
• Responsible for making determinations related to positions within the Communications Department/Media Production Team including responsibility to recruit, interview, make hiring recommendations, assign, supervise, evaluate and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Responsible for fiscal management of funds allocated to all programs under the direction of this position.
• Promotes positive relationships and communication with staff, local school districts and BOCES, parents, students, community agencies, and the community at large, including the local and statewide media.
• Ensure adherence to communication protocols.
• Develops, maintains, and updates the CSDB website and social media content, working in conjunction with the Website Administrator, concerning design and functionality, and to ensure the accessibility of current, accurate information.
• Develop, manage and deploy annual Communications and Marketing/Public Relations Plan including social media content strategy and campaigns to increase digital presence, viewership, and engagement, publications, public relations and press releases, school community communications and visual/video/audio assets to support communication needs.
• Track effectiveness of communications activities and use data to inform strategy.
• Develops, implements, manages and evaluates a communications strategic plan that is consistent with the CSDB strategic goals/plan.
• Coordinates Crisis Communication efforts.
• Develops, standardizes, and manages the communication avenues (website, social media, and TV channel) and protocols to further strengthen CSDB image and marketing/branding initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of leadership, task analysis, assessment, organization / planning, parent relations and teamwork.
• Conducts campus tours and schedules classroom observations for community-based interests and individuals.
• Coordinates volunteer services campus-wide.
• Coordinates intern onboarding logistics
• Liaises with the CSDB Alumni Association and other Deaf, Blind, and Deafblind organizations.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff at CSDB and in local school districts to provide activities which support parent/family learning and students' academic, social and emotional growth.
• Can do stairs, bend, reach, and handle objects, and use fingers to operate computer and/or typewriter keyboard. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Work requires the ability to compare, compile, analyze, and coordinate data/ information; ability to instruct/train others; and ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills/ behaviors.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Production, Education or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Work experience in the occupational field of Communications or Public Relations preferred.
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment); experience with children who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and/or blind/low vision preferred.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level, with a minimum proficiency of Intermediate (2) upon hire and able to achieve proficiency within a two-year time period, as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy.
  
  

Supplemental Information

How To Apply

In addition to the submission of a complete on-line application (to include references), please upload the items listed below to your on-line application:

Formal Letter of Interest

Current Resume

Recent Letters of Recommendation, with signature

Copies of All Transcripts

Copy of Educator Certification

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Important Information

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections. Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website ( careers.colorado.gov ) for the following information:

• State Employment FAQs
• Address Confidentiality Program
• ADA Accommodations
• Residency Requirements
  
  

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Joseph Bloom (jbloom@csdb.org).