Chief Communications Officer PC#1 at Monterey County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the County Superintendent, the Chief Communications Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Monterey County Office of Education’s (MCOE) communications, public relations, community engagement, and organizational messaging. The position serves as the Superintendent’s principal advisor on communication strategy, media relations, public perception, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement; develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies that advance MCOE’s mission, promote transparency, strengthen public trust, and foster community partnerships; and provides communications leadership and technical assistance to MCOE programs and, in collaboration with local educational leaders, the county’s 24 school districts and two community colleges.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, community engagement, or a related field, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or management capacity. Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans, advising executive leadership, managing media relations, and responding to sensitive or high-profile issues. Licenses and Certifications: California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, community engagement, or a related field, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or management capacity. Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans, advising executive leadership, managing media relations, and responding to sensitive or high-profile issues. Licenses and Certifications: California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Executive-level communications experience in public education, government, or a
comparable public-serving organization.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Must be willing and able to travel as required, using personal transportation when necessary, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with MCOE policies.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
Interviews will take place on December 17, 2026, and 2nd Interviews on December 18, 2026
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Executive-level communications experience in public education, government, or a
comparable public-serving organization.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Must be willing and able to travel as required, using personal transportation when necessary, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with MCOE policies.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
Interviews will take place on December 17, 2026, and 2nd Interviews on December 18, 2026
Application Deadline
12/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/6/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$186,396.78 - $237,891.94 Annually
$186,396.78 - $237,891.94 Annually
Length of Work Year
M-F; 8 Hrs/Day; 223 Days/Yr
Employment Type
Full Time