Director of Strategic Communications and Governmental Affairs - Educational Services Center

JOB SUMMARY: Support and execute a comprehensive strategy to inform, educate and engage the community about the Cherry Creek School District bond program. Work with District leaders and partners to advance and achieve CCSD’s governmental affairs objectives in support of students. Serve as a member of the Administration Council (AdCo).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required


• Bachelor's degree in public relations or similar field


• Five (5) years of professional work experience in communications 


• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.


• Intermediate organizational skills


• Intermediate presentation skills in a variety of settings


• Intermediate team development skills


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Advanced problem-solving skills


• Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others


• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines


• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines


• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions


• Ability to stay abreast of education trends in public school districts


• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with parents/guardians and community members to resolve educational concerns


• Ability to apply inclusive and equitable leadership practices and related expectations within a comprehensive goal and supervision plan


• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator


• Ability to promote and follow the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work strength level (lifting or carrying up to ten pounds)


• Primarily works indoors


• Typically a quiet noise level


• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization


• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds


• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement


• Occasional bending and reaching


• Occasional standing and walking


• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing


• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard


• Repetitive motions


• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision


• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus


• Eye/hand coordination


• Speaking and hearing


• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics


• Mental acuity to synthesize and analyze various datasets


• May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to various District sites


• Normal office environment


• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Minimum of five years of experience in governmental/legislative affairs, public relations, strategic communications, or related field


• Minimum of three years of experience in media relations


• Strong writing skills


• Experience with social media content creation and posting


• Experience working in the public sector


• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds


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  Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement