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Director of Strategic Communications and Governmental Affairs - Educational Services Center

Cherry Creek School District

CO, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

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Job Title: Director of Strategic Communications and Governmental Affairs

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Administrator

Supervising Position: Chief Communications Officer

Pay Plan: Administrator

Pay Range: Range 09

Last Updated: 8/2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Support and execute a comprehensive strategy to inform, educate and engage the community about the Cherry Creek School District bond program. Work with District leaders and partners to advance and achieve CCSD’s governmental affairs objectives in support of students. Serve as a member of the Administration Council (AdCo).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Design and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan to inform and engage a broad range of stakeholders about the CCSD bond program. Create content, write updates, and coordinate information campaigns about bond progress and completed projects. Daily 25% 2. Help direct state and federal legislative strategy to ensure strong advocacy for CCSD positions and positive outcomes for all K-12 students in Colorado. Manage legislative relationship and implement reactive and proactive advocacy efforts. Engage with media on these issues. Daily 15% 3. Build coalition and grassroots advocacy efforts in pursuit of legislative objectives. Track relevant legislation and activities at the local, state and federal level that impacts the district on an ongoing basis. Serve as liaison between city and county public officials and maintain consistent communication about district activities. Daily 15% 4. Strengthen positive relationships with the surrounding business community, service and civic organizations, parent engagement groups, and school community leaders across the CCSD community. Identify stakeholder opportunities and successfully implement timely interviews, op-eds, or letters to the editor to engage district champions and demonstrate third-party support for the district. Weekly 10% 5. Identify and execute visibility and thought leadership opportunities for the Superintendent and Board of Education within the CCSD community and K-12 education in Colorado. Support Superintendent in providing regular updates to community organizations and stakeholders. Weekly 10% 6. Provide support for Crisis Communications including sending messages through the district’s mass communication platform. Weekly 10% 7. Help lead communications and community relations efforts on future capital bond or budget campaigns. Monthly 10% 8. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 5%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and t

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