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Director of Communications and Development

Franklin Regional School District
On-site
Pennsylvania, United States

  • Position Type:
      Administration/Director

  • Date Posted:
      3/25/2025

  • Location:
      District Wide

  •   Job Description:
      Responsible for coordinating communications and public relations in the Franklin Regional School District.  Additionally, the candidate will oversee the development and daily operations for the Franklin Regional Panther Foundation.   This successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated proven success with public relations, foundation leadership and building partner relationships.   Also, candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of FRSD operations, Westmoreland County, and a strong ability to address questions from students, community members, vendors and other stakeholders. 

    Required Qualifications:
      Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
      Must possess a thorough understanding of event planning, marketing, and public relations
      Five to seven years’ experience with progressively responsible fundraising and/or alumni relations management desired, preferably in an education setting
      Proven track record of soliciting and closing corporate/foundation grants, gifts and sponsorships in the six and seven figure range
      Ability to use publishing software and basic website design is preferred

    Position Information:
      Full-Time year round position with benefits

    Required Documents:
      Current (dated within one year) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code at time of hire
      Current Act 168 Verification required at time of interview.
     
    Compensation:
    Regionally Competitive and Commensurate to Experience

    Additional Information:
      Interested candidates should submit an online application. Letters of interest or emails to Administrators will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to hroffice@franklinregional.k12.pa.us
      EOE