Summary
Description
About this job:
Works to engage and involve parents, students, community leaders, and school administrators to increase participation in and understanding of family and community engagement programs. Involves grassroots organizing, interacting with parents/guardians of diverse backgrounds, as well as with community leaders by email, phone, text, face-to-face. Plans, coordinates and executes meaningful, engaging events, including but not limited to parent and community outreach events, department and district wide community engagement opportunities, and recognitions/celebrations. Supports other marketing initiatives and communications campaign development and execution.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $50,409 – $60,492
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.
What You'll Do:
- Promotes visibility and participation by representing Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at community-focused events, including fairs, info sessions, and expos.
- Provides support during engagement and outreach initiatives for the Office of FACE and amplifies engagement for existing programs; effectively encourages parents and community members to participate in community initiatives.
- Organizes and runs program events, coordinating logistics, including transportation, budget, food/snacks, recruitment, and volunteer supervision.
- Works closely with district teams to develop and implement a plan to better connect and engage with families and inform them about FACE programs and District-wide initiatives.
- Assists the rest of the communications team as needed, which may include copywriting for internal or external newsletters, designing information materials, identifying and recognizing outstanding parent and community achievements with written and video stories.
- Works closely with the Denver Public Schools Foundation, the District, and partner organizations to enhance cross-promotion of campaigns and key messages.
- Connects with DPS families and communities through press interviews, various and outreach strategies and engagement events.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience is required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts, Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution, or a comparable field is preferred.
- At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience that includes event planning, writing, and communications.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic photography and graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong project management skills and ability to work largely independently under a series of tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience with public speaking and/or on-air interviews.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate events on weekends or evenings.
- Experience managing outside vendors, project timelines, and budgets.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in embodying CareerConnect team core values: collaboration, trust, resourcefulness, teammate support, flexibility, and work-life balance.
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
- Works collaboratively with others on a team.
- Proven ability to both facilitate and participate in conversations with a variety of different audiences (student, teacher, business professional, parent, etc.).
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in another language is preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
