• Job Description

  Req#: 5110821

  Position Description

  POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Engagement

  FLSA: Exempt

  REPORTS TO: Chief Communications and Engagement Officer

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Day employment with benefits as specified in employee contract.

  BEGINNING: To Be Determined

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Proven experience in communications, marketing, community engagement, business partnerships.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
  • Knowledge of educational systems and community dynamics.
  • Experience in fundraising and grant writing.

  DISTRICT VALUES

  • We will always put student needs first.
  • We believe relationships matter.
  • We expect accountability.
  • We operate with transparency.
  • We prioritize student and staff safety.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Assist the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer with implementation of a communications and marketing strategy
  • Serve as a liaison with area media and external partners for district’s needs and successes
  • Build a culture of philanthropy for the FSPS Foundation
  • Build a comprehensive fundraising strategy
  • Annual giving initiatives: email solicitations, direct mail, annual giving day, employee giving and a monthly sustainer program
  • Major giving and sponsorships
  • Online giving
  • Legacy giving
  • Implement a database system for fundraising efforts
  • Brand and market the FSPS Foundation
  • Identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and other relevant entities
  • Increase and recruit new members of the Partners in Education (PIE) program for the Fort Smith Public Schools
  • Train mentors and partners through an orientation session for PIE program
  • Find ways to steward members of the PIE program
  • Brand and market the PIE program
  • Implement a database system for PIE program
  • Plan and coordinate special events that promote philanthropy, community and business engagement
  • Develop and implement initiatives to engage the local community in supporting educational programs and initiatives
  • Plan and coordinate events for reunions and alumni
  • Manage logistics, outreach, and communication for events
  • Track and analyze the impact of engagement and business partnerships on educational outcomes
  • Prepare regular reports for district leadership and external partners
  • Develop and manage the budget for engagement
  • Ensure responsible use of resources and alignment with district priorities
  • Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
  • Evaluates and supervises departmental staff.
  • Serve on committees as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting.

  These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• About the company

  The system consists of 26 schools that provide early childhood, elementary and secondary education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and serves the Sebastian County communities of Fort Smith and Barling.

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