Assistant Director of Community Engagement (2026-2027)

The Assistant Director of Community Engagement manages relationships with community members, businesses, donors, volunteers, and government officials on behalf of the district to support and engage with programs in alignment with the district's strategic plan. Additionally, the position serves as part of a team that uses communications strategically to raise awareness and support the district. This is a full time 12 month administrative position.

• Directs efforts of the school district in working with individuals and organizations to provide mutual benefit to the school district, businesses, and community partners.
• Direct and facilitate volunteer, employee, and student recognition programs.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities and grants that align community resources with the strategic objectives of the school district.
• Serve as a liaison with district volunteer groups (ie. Indian Prairie Parents' Council and school PTA/PTSA groups) to facilitate support for activities related to the district's goals.
• Direct the end-to-end planning and execution of district-wide in-person or virtual events, including community forums, large-scale symposium or conference, and parent education workshops, ensuring seamless logistics and alignment with district-wide safety protocols and strategic goals.
• Serve as liaison to community and non-profit organizations such as Rotary and Chamber of Commerce and all governmental representatives and agencies.
• Serve as the administrative representative to the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation,
  
  

directing the development of all district support requests, assisting with grant writing, and

preparing quarterly impact reports.

• Work with principals to secure community support to meet the specific needs of at-risk students.
• Serve as a support to the District's crisis team, including responding to emergency
  
  

notifications and alerts that may occur at any time and assisting in the development of crisis communication as needed.

• Maintain an organized virtual crisis communication binder that can be easily accessed when crisis communication is needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop internal communications to ensure employees are informed of district initiatives and programs.
• Produce written and electronic communication materials and develop presentations to support the superintendent and/or communication services department.
• Provide support to department staff as needed related to use of communication platforms in the district.
  
  

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related degree required. Previous experience in community relations, community engagement, communications, or public relations preferred. Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to provide own transportation is required. Available to work some evenings and weekends.

Rate of pay: Starting rate of pay is $112,913-$141,141

Benefits: Benefit information can be found here: Administrative Benefit Package

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate hiring administrator