Director of Communications (Allentown)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field; Masters’ Degree preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

The primary function of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement, and assess the activities relating to district wide public information, community relations, customer service, marketing, web page development, video production, and internal and external communications. This position also provides professional and sensitive assistance to the Superintendent and senior management staff on matters related to the dissemination of public information, management of issues, media relations, and community relations. In addition, the position further develops and shapes a comprehensive image of the Allentown School District, working closely with all of the district's departments and schools.