Public Information & Communications Manager at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director V, Public Information & Communications, this position supervises the video production team, contributes to high-level communications, and serves as a representative of the District. It supports the implementation of Board Priorities and the District’s Communications Strategic Plan by collaborating with schools, divisions, and departments to enhance public relations, build strategic partnerships, support events, and develop communications materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with departments to develop and execute communications plans aligned with District goals.
- Oversee multimedia projects (video, graphics, photography, news, etc.) that promote District initiatives.
- Develop scripts, production plans, and timelines for assigned projects.
- Lead training for staff on communication tools such as Canva, Peachjar, and ParentSquare.
- Coordinate creation of Canva templates in collaboration with the Graphic Design and Digital Content Specialist.
- Maintain regular office hours to provide staff support and develop optional training courses focused on design and presentation skills.
- Build relationships with families and community groups to strengthen connections and gather input.
- Partner with Parent Group Services and the Family Resource Center (FRC) to create a district-wide parent group directory.
- Attend parent meetings as needed to understand concerns and convey District objectives.
- Assess District communications needs and support continuous improvement efforts.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in education, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
- Four years of experience in planning and producing publications, media relations and/or digital storytelling across platforms including video, graphics, and social media.
- One year of experience supervising other staff members.
- Experience with school district community relations and non-profit foundation work, desired.
- Bilingual desired.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license and availability of personal transportation.
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director V, Public Information & Communications, this position supervises the video production team, contributes to high-level communications, and serves as a representative of the District. It supports the implementation of Board Priorities and the District’s Communications Strategic Plan by collaborating with schools, divisions, and departments to enhance public relations, build strategic partnerships, support events, and develop communications materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with departments to develop and execute communications plans aligned with District goals.
- Oversee multimedia projects (video, graphics, photography, news, etc.) that promote District initiatives.
- Develop scripts, production plans, and timelines for assigned projects.
- Lead training for staff on communication tools such as Canva, Peachjar, and ParentSquare.
- Coordinate creation of Canva templates in collaboration with the Graphic Design and Digital Content Specialist.
- Maintain regular office hours to provide staff support and develop optional training courses focused on design and presentation skills.
- Build relationships with families and community groups to strengthen connections and gather input.
- Partner with Parent Group Services and the Family Resource Center (FRC) to create a district-wide parent group directory.
- Attend parent meetings as needed to understand concerns and convey District objectives.
- Assess District communications needs and support continuous improvement efforts.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in education, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
- Four years of experience in planning and producing publications, media relations and/or digital storytelling across platforms including video, graphics, and social media.
- One year of experience supervising other staff members.
- Experience with school district community relations and non-profit foundation work, desired.
- Bilingual desired.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license and availability of personal transportation.
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.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Cynthia Hartshorn, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, chartshorn@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Cynthia Hartshorn, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, chartshorn@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
8/4/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/14/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$98,619 - $124,240 Annually
$98,619 - $124,240 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months / 27 Vacation Days
Employment Type
Full Time