Manage internal communications for the Department of Climate and Safety: produce and edit newsletters, web and social media content, support leadership messaging, track/report strategic plan impacts, represent the department at events, and assist with special projects and community relations.
** Applications will be received until June 15,2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
The Communications Specialist will manage overall internal communications, supporting the Executive Director and members of the department’s leadership team. Additionally, this role supports the production of internal newsletters, management of the department’s web communications and provides writing and editing support. The position will also act are a representative of the department at events, and work on special projects.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range. $56,505- $67,805 annually. 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.
What You'll Do:
- Serves as communication specialist for the Department of Climate and Safety initiatives, goals, and priorities with focus on forward-looking message and communication planning.
- Works effectively and independently with various stakeholders.
- Processes competency in tracking and reporting strategic plan impacts.
- Provides assistance in educating and communicating organizational process improvements within the Department of Climate and Safety.
- Provides communication support to leadership and other team members on a regular basis and coordinates the regular production of communications to department employees, including content gathering, editing and publication.
- Oversees various internal communications, such as newsletters, policies, memos, and online content by providing copy and editing support.
- Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive community relations strategies that align with the strategic priorities of the Department of Climate and Safety.
- Manages the department’s web and social media sites.
- Assist with special events and department projects as needed and represents the department at community events.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Three (3) years of progressive experience in the communications field, preferably with experience in education or with a public agency
- 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.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
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