District Events and Digital Communications Manager-OPA

District Events and Digital Communications Manager

Work Days: 12 Month

Reports To:

Chief Operating Officer

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Last Revised Date: 01/09/2026

The District Events and Digital Communications Manager leads planning and execution of organization-wide events and supports key school-site events across the network, while managing and growing the organization’s social media, website, and digital communications. This role strengthens culture, family engagement, recruitment, and community awareness through high-quality events, storytelling, and consistent brand-aligned messaging across all platforms.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute organization-wide events (open enrollment campaigns, network showcases, graduations, staff recognition, family engagement events, fundraisers, community meetings, and more).
• Support and advise school sites on major events to ensure alignment with organizational standards, messaging, and brand.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, school leaders, and departments to align events with organizational goals and culture.
• Create event timelines, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and vendor/partner coordination plans.
• Manage logistics including scheduling, vendors, supplies, permits, venue coordination, setup/cleanup, and day-of execution.
• Monitor event budgets, track expenditures, and maintain documentation.
• Ensure events are inclusive, safe, and accessible across the organization.
• Attend special events to capture content for promotional use, including after-school programs and other activities.
• Develop communication plans for events and key initiatives (save-the-dates, invitations, reminders, day-of messaging, and post-event recaps).
• Create promotional materials and communications (flyers, newsletters, website updates, email drafts, and announcements) for organization-wide and site-level needs.
• Ensure messaging is consistent across schools while allowing for site-specific highlights.
• Manage organization-wide social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Linked In) with consistent, engaging, brand-aligned content.
• Manage and create dynamic content for the website and social media channels using digital tools and templates.
• Collaborate with contracted employees and external vendors (e.g., photographers, videographers, designers, consultants) to ensure consistent, timely, and engaging digital communications that align with organizational branding and messaging.
• Promote events, student achievements, academic programs, enrollment information, staff spotlights, and organizational updates.
• Capture and edit photos and videos; create short-form video content as appropriate.
• Monitor engagement analytics and adjust strategies to improve reach, interaction, and campaign performance.
• Respond to questions and comments in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues when needed.
• Organize and maintain a digital image/video library for easy access, with consistent labeling and storage practices.
• Ensure all content complies with student privacy policies, media releases, and organizational/district guidelines.
• Maintain brand consistency across platforms (voice, visuals, logos, colors, and messaging).
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in events management, communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional experience in event planning and/or managing social media/digital communications.
• Proficiency with social platforms and tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Suite; familiarity with scheduling tools is a plus.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse school communities.
• Strong project management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Commitment to promoting student success and positive school culture across a network of schools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends for events and coverage.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during events.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent typing, photography/videography, and handling materials.
• Ability to move between indoor/outdoor environments during events.
• District office and school campus environments; frequent travel between sites may be required.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with high visibility and frequent collaboration.
• Regular interaction with students, staff, families, vendors, and community partners.