Chief Communications & Community Relations Officer

Chief Communications & Community Relations Officer, Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana, CA. Full time. Salary: $12,155 - $16,796 per month. Application deadline: November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM Pacific. Date posted: November 4, 2026. Length of work year: 2026-2027. Number of openings: 1. Location: Communications Office. Job summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent, and/or designee, plan, lead, and implement a comprehensive, integrated communications and community engagement strategy that advances the District's mission, Board priorities, and student outcomes; oversee the Communications and Community Relations departments; and ensure transparent, timely, and culturally responsive communication with all stakeholders. Serves as a strategic advisor to the Superintendent and executive leadership on communications, community engagement, and reputational risk management. Leads the development of strategic partnerships that strengthen family engagement, community trust, and student success outcomes. Responsibilities include executive-level leadership and supervision of communications and community engagement teams, including managers, analysts, and support staff. Requirements and qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or community engagement, including leadership experience. Experience in public sector or K12 education highly desirable. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Licenses and other requirements: valid California Driver's License; must have the ability to obtain and maintain vehicle insurance under the District's vehicle insurance policy; personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the District; bilingual (English-Spanish) highly desirable. Required documents: resume and 3 letters of recommendation (dated within 60 days). Complete an online EDJOIN application and attach all required documents; incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. Applicants are required by law to complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure by listing all previous Local Education Agency (LEA) employment.