Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, the Director V, Public Information and Communications, fulfills board priorities and LCAP goals leading Riverside Unified to BeExtraordinary! This position directs, develops, plans and implements a comprehensive District communication and marketing plan; prepares and disseminates materials to the public, district staff, the community and news media; works closely with the Board, Superintendent, and Cabinet; serves as an official on-the-record spokesperson for the district. Liaises with all partners, media and the public in crisis situations, providing a conduit between district emergency command and all others. Manages the communication staff to provide technical assistance for the District in preparation of internal and external publications and events and performs other related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Create, develop, implement and manage a comprehensive communications plan which identifies audiences, messages, communication tools and evaluation measures. - Serve as public relations counsel to the District. - Provide regular reports on outcomes, media analytics and documental reach of media elements. - Prepare, conduct and/or disseminate a wide variety of public information regarding District business including news releases, press conferences, interviews, public service announcements, articles, special presentations and related materials. - Prepare talking points and/or issue briefing materials for all elected offices and Superintendent or designee, principals or other staff as necessary. - Develop positive working relations with reporters and media officials; proactively building relationships, fielding inquiries, acting as official District spokesperson and driving rapid response to issues raised by the news media. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, education or a closely related field - Minimum of two (2) years experience in communications, legislative liaison experience OR minimum of five (5) years experience in communications, public relations or educational communications, including on-the-record experience with the news media. - Advanced degree in education, political science, public policy, communication or closely related field desirable - Bilingual, desirable Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: - Resume - 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months - Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.