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DIRECTOR I - COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Milwaukee Public Schools
The salary range is $113,191 - 163,467 (12-month)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
5225 West Vliet Street (Show on map)
Aug 01, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 1030444 Location Central Services Building Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Provides direction, prioritization and guidance to the team in using innovative and best practice communications and marketing tactics to help achieve key district goals. The salary range is $113,191 - 163,467 (12-month) How To Apply Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources no later than Sunday, August 17, 2025. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to provide three, electronic professional references. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Applicants must submit official transcripts confirming requisite Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time. Qualifications Position requires a bachelors degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field. Additional education is desired. Position requires 5-7 years of leadership experience in the communications field. A demonstrated track record of innovative multi-channel storytelling is required. Supervisory experience in a large, urban school district or an institution of higher learning is desired. A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree. Responsibilities Working at the direction of the Chief Communications Officer, provides direction and guidance to the team to help achieve key district goals. Oversees development and implementation of a district-wide brand. Uses new and traditional media to reinforce the brand. Leads to execution of projects required multiple channels of communications and marketing. Guides the development of story ideas with the district content team from idea to reality. Informs and leads implementation of an integrated strategic communications and marketing plan to inform and engage internal, external audiences and stakeholders. With the support of the Chief Communications Officer, leads the day-to-day operations of the communications department. Manages personnel, as assigned by the Chief Communications Officer, to include work allocation, training and problem resolution, evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions according to the policies and procedures of MPS and direction provided by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors. Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan. Completes other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.