Director Of Community Relations And Development - District - Georgetown Tx

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT - DISTRICT - GEORGETOWN TX

• Position Type:
  District Administration/Professional/ Director
  - Community Relations & Development
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Administration

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT
TEAM: EXECUTIVE
REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT
SUPERVISES: COMMUNITY RELATIONS STAFF (WHEN BUDGET ALLOWS FOR SUPPORT FTE'S)
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY: $76,361 - $93,904
CALENDAR
: 228
LOCATION: DISTRICT OFFICE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Community Relations & Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive community relations, marketing, and fundraising program. The primary objectives are to grow student enrollment and secure supplemental funding to support the mission of Orenda Education (OE) and the Orenda Charter School District (OCS).

The Director serves as the primary media and community spokesperson, promoting academic programs, student achievements, and public school choice. Additionally, this role directs all digital marketing, social media strategies, internal communications, and volunteer network coordination. The Director will lead advocacy activities for public school choice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, and executing both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of event materials.
• Requires frequent off-campus travel and occasional overnight travel.
• Expect variable duties and irregular hours to accommodate evening/weekend community events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Certification: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 35 years of progressive experience in digital marketing, public relations, brand management, or fundraising/development, preferably within education or youth services.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Texas public charter schools.
• Proven track record creating marketing materials, social media campaigns and public relations strategies.
• Tech-savvy with hands-on experience managing donor database software and creating promotional videos.
• Demonstrated success in major gift cultivation, donor stewardship, and fundraising campaign execution.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours for evening events, board meetings, and community functions.

COMPTENTENCIES:

• Strategic Planning:
  Establishes a clear vision and actionable plans to achieve enrollment and development milestones.
• Operational Organization:
  Manages time, schedules, budgets, and logistical details with exceptional accuracy.
• Talent Development:
  Empowers staff and volunteers to take ownership of tasks and grow professionally.
• Corporate Image & Ethics:
  Models organizational values in behavior, appearance, and integrity; matches words with consistent actions.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Media & Public Speaking:
  Exhibits confidence and clarity when interfacing with journalists, stakeholders, and public crowds.
• Written Articulation:
  Produces error-free newsletters, press releases, donor appeals, and executive briefs.
• Relationship & Coalition Building:
  Leverages social and professional networks to advocate for public school choice and advance OE's mission.
• Efficiency & Fiscal Responsibility:
  Minimizes operational waste and manages the department budget strictly to optimize return on investment (ROI).
• Proactivity & Innovation:
  Anticipates market shifts, initiates creative enrollment strategies, and calculatedly embraces modern digital trends.
• Analytical Decision-Making:
  Backs up strategic pivots using enrollment data, donor analytics, and structured feedback tools.

Development & Service Standards

• Fundraising Methodologies:
  Applies industry best practices for donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Stakeholder Centricity:
  Treats families, staff, and community partners with data-driven care, courtesy, and prompt responsiveness.
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