Director of Client Communications - Education

MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that serve civic, education, and healthcare practice areas. The facilities we bring to life are places where communities are cared for, educated, protected, and connected. We are proud to contribute to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive.

Our beliefs are rooted in the concept of more. We believe the best outcomes happen when we are more connected to the work we do and to the people we serve. For us, more is about going beyond expectation to find meaningful connections and experiences that create greater impact for communities. It is about the power to innovate and the passion to serve.

What we do matters, but how we do it matters more.

• Contributing to a passionate and energetic team within a growing company.
• Training and professional development to support career growth with exposure to a variety of areas and industries.
• MORE opportunities to impact the communities we collectively serve.

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Director of Client Communications to partner with K-12 school districts in telling their story and building trust within the communities they serve. In this highly collaborative role, you will lead community relations campaigns, branding initiatives, and strategic communications efforts that inspire engagement and generate public support for bond elections, voter-approval tax rate elections, and district-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an expert communicator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who is energized by connecting people around a shared vision, simplifying complex messages, and creating campaigns that make a lasting impact. If you're looking for a career where your work contributes to stronger schools, brighter futures, and being part of something MORE, we'd love to meet you.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive client communication strategies, including branding initiatives, public relations campaigns, community engagement efforts, and election communications.
• Partner with K-12 school district leadership to develop communication plans that build trust, strengthen community relationships, and support district goals.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, acting as a trusted advisor by providing strategic communications guidance, offering guidance and insights to support district goals, and helping navigate complex community initiatives.
• Lead community outreach initiatives, public presentations, and stakeholder engagement efforts that strengthen district visibility and community support.

• Develop and execute communication strategies, messaging, campaign timelines, and engagement plans for school bond elections and voter-approval tax rate elections.
• Guide school districts through community engagement efforts leading up to bond elections, ensuring clear, transparent, and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Support clients in understanding, navigating, and adhering to election laws.
• Collaborate with community organizations and Political Action Committees while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, ethics, and guidelines.
• Develop data-driven voter and community analysis to identify communication opportunities, shape campaign strategies, and support informed decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with graphic designers, digital media specialists, and marketing professionals to ensure creative deliverables effectively communicate campaign goals and maintain brand consistency.
• Write and edit high-impact messaging, speeches, presentations, newsletters, website content, and other communication materials tailored to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, community engagement, marketing, or campaign management.
• Prior experience leading communication strategies for…