Chief Communications Officer

About the Employer

Chief Communications Officer

Job Summary

To inform and engage the school community and its internal and external stakeholders through effective and strategic communication strategies, promote efforts to recruit and retain students and staff, manage crisis communications efforts, and serve as public information liaison for open records requests and media requests.

Why Buncombe County Schools?

Located in the breathtaking mountains of Western North Carolina,
The largest school system in WNC and the 13th largest in North Carolina, serving approximately 22,000 students.
A consistent top performer among NC public school districts.
A culture defined by a child-focused, caring attitude, a cooperative and can-do spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Description

Percent employed: 100%
Months of employment: 12
Position type: Continuous
Level of benefits: Full benefits
Pay range: State Director salary scale + [10.5% - 18% Local supplement]
Minimum degree level: Bachelor’s degree