Public Relations and Community Engagement Specialist Job at Delaware Schools Con

Position Type :

Technology / Project Manager

Date Posted : 10 / 10 / 2025

Location :

Capital Administrative Office

Date Available : as soon as possible

Closing Date : 10 / 26 / 2025

District :

Capital School District Description : Public Relations and Community Engagement Specialist

Terms of Employment : 12 Month Employee

Reports to : Chief Information Officer

Salary : $65K - $90K Overview

Capital School District is seeking a creative and strategic Public Relations and Community Engagement Specialist to elevate the district's online presence and highlight the stories of everyday excellence found within our schools. This role will lead efforts to celebrate employees, highlight instructional excellence, and capture personal, relatable stories of student success-from classroom innovations to milestone accomplishments.

The Specialist will strengthen Capital's positive public image by creating engaging social media content, analyzing performance data to guide strategy, ensuring the district website is dynamic, user-friendly, and accurate, expanding our use of professional platforms such as LinkedIn, and connecting families, staff and the community through a district newsletter and other resources. The Specialist also serves as the district's primary media contact, preparing press releases, coordinating media coverage, and supporting district communications.

As the district's point person for communication, the Specialist will cultivate partnerships with businesses and community organizations to broaden Capital's engagement and visibility. The ideal candidate will possess both technical skills and relationship-building abilities-amplifying Capital's story through compelling content, clear branding, strategic use of analytics, and collaboration with families, staff, community partners, and district leadership at every level.

Essential Functions

Storytelling and Recognition

• Build strong relationships with teachers, staff, administrators and families to capture and share personal stories of achievement and instructional excellence.
• Lead a district wide employee recognition program supported by community and business partnerships.
• Produce and distribute a district newsletter and other resources to connect families, staff, and community.

Digital Strategy & Content

Platforms & Systems

Messaging & Standards

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Qualifications

Job Type

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and / or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements :

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11 : 59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators : Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500