Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Young World Physical Education, University City, MO, United States
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
University City School District McNair Administration – University City, Missouri
Job Details
Job ID:
5645486
Application Deadline:
Apr 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Position Summary:
The School District of University City seeks a dynamic team player to serve as the Director of Communication and Community Engagement in a small, fast-paced, and highly creative Communications Office. This role will help lead the efforts in telling the story of the School District through internal and external platforms, events, and relationships, including the creation of communication materials, news publications, marketing content, media contacts, community engagement activities, and special events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meet bi-weekly with building leaders (or their designee) to develop relationships and maintain a pulse on the District; gather facts and unique news stories from each school, resulting in story pitches, press releases, news briefs, and occasional stories for the website and the District’s print magazine PRIDE.
Manage and maintain content migration, updates, and upgrades for the District’s website to align with branding and design standards, including writing content.
Ensure social media updates to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other accounts; maintain a social media master planning calendar; collect and report monthly analytics.
Lead communications activities for the district strategic plan.
Oversee a variety of internal and external calendars regarding school and district events.
Facilitate photo collection and adjustment in Photoshop or other publishing programs.
Manage the daily organization and archiving of digital photos.
Lead the design and produce flyers and social media graphics in basic design programs.
Facilitate print vendors on special projects/products.
Perform office and clerical work including monitoring office phones and email accounts, maintaining spreadsheets, managing event registrations and follow‑up, correspondence, printing jobs, vendor contracts, requisitions, and billing.
Coordinate and lead event planning as necessary.
Maintain the highest standards of email and phone etiquette and response.
Support special projects and partnerships as assigned by the Superintendent or District Chief of Staff.
Coordinate School Board Meetings in terms of video, recognitions, and other communications needs.
Lead the District’s legislative advocacy strategy and efforts.
Serve as the liaison for One UCity and UCEF (University City Education Foundation).
Candidates must provide three to five samples of their writing and design work for consideration. Samples should demonstrate a variety of capabilities and could include publicity campaigns, news articles, social media posts, graphic design, reports, etc.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related settings; public‑education setting experience preferred.
Experience supervising a team.
Knowledge of the educational landscape in St. Louis, including the state’s accreditation system and MSIP (Missouri School Improvement Program).
Exceptional customer service and people skills.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends at District events.
Demonstrated event planning and execution skills.
Organized self‑starter and multitasker with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work strategically with diverse stakeholders ranging from elected officials to school administrators to families.
Strong technology skills and eagerness to learn and effectively utilize platforms relevant to school communications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, School Messenger, Blackboard, Finalsite, Adobe Suite, Canva, and other systems.
Self‑starter with an ability to juggle assignments while collaborating with multiple departments and schools.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student voice.
Ability to work comfortably with numerous stakeholders and leaders using strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
Excellent writing, editing, and copy‑editing skills, including social media.
Knowledge and utilization of AP Style and standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects clearly, and identify objects.
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet.
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and when addressing groups.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area.
This position will expose the employee to environments with weather or interior extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work‑related hazards.
EEO Statement The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Human Resources
McNair Administration
Email: hr@ucityschools.org
Position Type Full‑Time
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Job Details
Job ID:
5645486
Application Deadline:
Apr 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Position Summary:
The School District of University City seeks a dynamic team player to serve as the Director of Communication and Community Engagement in a small, fast-paced, and highly creative Communications Office. This role will help lead the efforts in telling the story of the School District through internal and external platforms, events, and relationships, including the creation of communication materials, news publications, marketing content, media contacts, community engagement activities, and special events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meet bi-weekly with building leaders (or their designee) to develop relationships and maintain a pulse on the District; gather facts and unique news stories from each school, resulting in story pitches, press releases, news briefs, and occasional stories for the website and the District’s print magazine PRIDE.
Manage and maintain content migration, updates, and upgrades for the District’s website to align with branding and design standards, including writing content.
Ensure social media updates to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other accounts; maintain a social media master planning calendar; collect and report monthly analytics.
Lead communications activities for the district strategic plan.
Oversee a variety of internal and external calendars regarding school and district events.
Facilitate photo collection and adjustment in Photoshop or other publishing programs.
Manage the daily organization and archiving of digital photos.
Lead the design and produce flyers and social media graphics in basic design programs.
Facilitate print vendors on special projects/products.
Perform office and clerical work including monitoring office phones and email accounts, maintaining spreadsheets, managing event registrations and follow‑up, correspondence, printing jobs, vendor contracts, requisitions, and billing.
Coordinate and lead event planning as necessary.
Maintain the highest standards of email and phone etiquette and response.
Support special projects and partnerships as assigned by the Superintendent or District Chief of Staff.
Coordinate School Board Meetings in terms of video, recognitions, and other communications needs.
Lead the District’s legislative advocacy strategy and efforts.
Serve as the liaison for One UCity and UCEF (University City Education Foundation).
Candidates must provide three to five samples of their writing and design work for consideration. Samples should demonstrate a variety of capabilities and could include publicity campaigns, news articles, social media posts, graphic design, reports, etc.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related settings; public‑education setting experience preferred.
Experience supervising a team.
Knowledge of the educational landscape in St. Louis, including the state’s accreditation system and MSIP (Missouri School Improvement Program).
Exceptional customer service and people skills.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends at District events.
Demonstrated event planning and execution skills.
Organized self‑starter and multitasker with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work strategically with diverse stakeholders ranging from elected officials to school administrators to families.
Strong technology skills and eagerness to learn and effectively utilize platforms relevant to school communications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, School Messenger, Blackboard, Finalsite, Adobe Suite, Canva, and other systems.
Self‑starter with an ability to juggle assignments while collaborating with multiple departments and schools.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student voice.
Ability to work comfortably with numerous stakeholders and leaders using strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
Excellent writing, editing, and copy‑editing skills, including social media.
Knowledge and utilization of AP Style and standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects clearly, and identify objects.
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet.
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and when addressing groups.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area.
This position will expose the employee to environments with weather or interior extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work‑related hazards.
EEO Statement The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Human Resources
McNair Administration
Email: hr@ucityschools.org
Position Type Full‑Time
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