Communications director Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Salary : $131,772.00 - $160,279.00 Annually

Location : Santa Monica, CA

Job Type : PERMANENT, 12-MONTH

Job Number : 521300-25-01

Department : SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

BASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC FUNCTION

Under administrative direction, the Chief Communications Officer plans, develops, implements, and oversees District-wide communication, marketing, and public relations strategies, collaborates with leadership within and across organizations, manages crisis communications, and coordinates the production of multimedia material to provide information and strengthen engagement within the district and community while also supervising staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's degree in mass communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, or other field closely related to the duties and responsibilities of the position from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association, as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

EXPERIENCE :

Three (3) years of experience managing the strategic communication activities of an organization, including implementing organization-wide communication strategies, managing crisis communications, and overseeing multimedia communications. One (1) year of supervisory experience is required. Supervisory experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION :

• A valid California Driver License and availability of private transportation or ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required
• The ability to speak, translate, and / or interpret from English to Spanish is highly desirable
• APR accreditation is highly desirable

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE :

CORE COMPETENCIES :

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

SUPERVISION

Administrative direction is received from the Superintendent. Supervision is exercised over office, technical, and business service staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT :

This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Some work may be performed off-site visiting outside agencies, District facilities and / or school sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Remains in a stationary position to perform desk work. Exchanges information in large group settings. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type and operate office equipment. Rotates the head right or left fromaneutralpositiontoreviewworkmaterials.Usesnearvisualacuityat20inchesor less to review work materials and operate a computer. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to observe presentations and performances. Walks between areas of an office, school site, or facility to observe the environment. May walk across uneven surfaces.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

THE APPLICATION PROCESS :

To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS :

For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following : Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and / or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS :

Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure / process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED :

If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST :

This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT :

Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US :

All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Benefits Include :

PERS (retirement pension)

24 paid vacation days per year

Up to 16 paid holidays per year

13 paid sick days per year

Educational degree stipends

Longevity stipend

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT : The information you provide on this application will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please be accurate, truthful, and thorough in your responses as your application is part of the selection process. Referring to your application / resume, listing see resume, or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question and may result in DISQUALIFICATION .Your experience, education, training, and certification must be listed on your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT (ASP) Please read the following statement regarding compensation : New employees start on the first step (Step A) of their classification's salary range. Chief Communications Officer begins on step A : $131,772.00 annually. On the first day of employment, new employees will be given 60 days to submit a formal request for advanced step placement.Employees who have experience and education that greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for placement on steps above A. ONLY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT. Transcripts, certificates, and additional references or materials may be requested for verification purposes.

Select the option below that best corresponds with your employment status :

If you are a current or former employee of SMMUSD, please list the year you were hired and your classification title(s).

If you are not a current or former SMMUSD employee, type N / A.

Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed :

Please state the major that you completed for the education selected above. If you did not have a major or did not complete major coursework, please list NA. Please do not refer to your resume or application. Responses not completed in full will result in an incomplete application.

Please read the following statement regarding qualifications : I understand that I must provide proof of my level of education completed by attaching a diploma and / or transcripts with this application for verification purposes. FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION AND / OR PREVENT YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understand the above statement.

Select the option below that best describes the amount of experience you possess performing duties related to managing the strategic communication activities of an organization, including implementing organization-wide communication strategies :

Please provide a thorough description of your professional experience related to managing the strategic communication activities of an organization, including implementing organization-wide communication strategies .In addition to your experience, be sure to include the name of the organization(s) in which you gained the experience, dates of employment, and your job title.If you do not have experience in this area, please list NA. PLEASE NOTE : Your response will be used to evaluate if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Select the option below that best describes the amount of experience you possess performing duties related to managing crisis communications and overseeing multimedia communications :

Please provide a thorough description of your professional experience related to managing crisis communications and overseeing multimedia communications .

Select the option below that best describes the amount of experience you possess performing duties related to supervising staff :

Please provide a thorough description of your professional experience related to supervising staff .In addition to your experience, be sure to include the name of the organization(s) in which you gained the experience, dates of employment, and your job title.If you do not have experience in this area, please list NA. PLEASE NOTE : Your response will be used to evaluate if you meet the minimum qualifications.

LICENSE : Do you currently possess a valid California Driver License and availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites?

Do you possess an Accreditation Public Relations (APR)?

Required Question