Director II – Strategic Engagement

Openings as of 5/14/2026.

Director II – Strategic Engagement (Job )

• Position Type:
  Leading District Professional/ Director
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location:
  
  District Service Center

Reports to:

Senior Executive Director of Communications
Pay Grade: 405
Days: 239 Days
FSLA Status:
Exempt

The Director of Strategic Engagement leads strategic efforts to foster strong, lasting relationships between Fort Worth ISD and its families, staff, students, and community members. This role is responsible for designing and delivering meaningful experiences and facilitating community partnerships that reflect the district’s values and support the goals of the strategic plan. Through thoughtful planning, outreach, and collaboration, the Director ensures events and engagement initiatives are inclusive, well executed, and aligned with FWISD’s mission to educate all students for success.

• Support the planning and implementation of district-wide events (Convocation, Graduation, Gold Seal Expo, New Teacher Academy, FWISDAwards, Pre-K/Kinder Roundup, Student Recognition events, State of the District, Groundbreaking, Ribbon‑cutting ceremonies, etc.).
• Support the planning and implementation of programs that engage community members and connect FWISD to the community.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, décor, audiovisual needs, schedules, scripts, seating charts, registration lists, name tags, and other materials.
• Support the district’s volunteer engagement efforts, including helping to manage the volunteer database and recruitment.
• Facilitate partnerships with local service providers to expand access to mental health, housing, vision, and other critical services.
• Collaborate in strategies to increase sponsorship opportunities by engaging corporate partners and community organizations to support district events and initiatives.
• Help develop promotional materials such as invitations, brochures, event programs, social media posts, and press releases in collaboration with the communications team.
• Assist with pre‑event publicity efforts to drive attendance and post‑event reporting to highlight successes.
• Research trends in event planning and community engagement to recommend innovative approaches for improving programs and initiatives.
• Work closely with other communication team members to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms, including print, digital media, and other channels.
• Provide on‑site event support during evenings or weekends as needed.
• Provide consultation on special projects as needed by other departments or district staff.
• Serve as the lead on the district’s mass notification system (Parent Link and Parent Square), managing the system’s effectiveness, ensuring messages are shared effectively and by providing training and reports to staff.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, ensuring they are in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing, and operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor and appropriate authorities who can rectify issues.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibit high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrate high quality customer service; build rapport/relationship with the consumer.
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