Specialist, Community Engagement And Events

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Works to engage and involve parents, students, community leaders, and school administrators to increase participation in and understanding of community engagement programs. Involves grassroots organizing, interacting with parents/guardians of diverse backgrounds, as well as with community leaders by email, phone, text, face-to-face. Coordinates meaningful, engaging events, including but not limited to, school-based parent outreach events, industry summits, and recognitions/celebrations. Supports other marketing initiatives and communications campaign development and execution. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts, Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution, or a comparable field
3 years of demonstrated experience that includes event planning, writing, and communications required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong project management skills and ability to work largely independently under a series of tight deadlines
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes visibility and participation by representing Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at community-focused events, including fairs, info sessions, and expos
Provides support during engagement and outreach initiatives for the Office of FACE and amplifying engagement for existing programs; effectively encourages parents and community members to participate in community initiatives
Organizes and runs program events, coordinating logistics, including transportation, budget, food/snacks, recruitment, and volunteer supervision
Works closely with district teams to develop and implement a plan to better connect and engage with families and inform them about FACE programs and District-wide initiatives
Assists the rest of the communications team as needed, which may include copywriting for internal or external newsletters, designing information materials, identifying and recognizing outstanding parent and community achievements with written and video stories
Works closely with the Denver Public Schools Foundation, the District, and partner organizations to enhance cross-promotion of campaigns and key messages
Connects with the family and communities through press interviews and outreach and engagement events