Concept Schools · 6 days ago
Director of External Affairs – Concept Schools Iowa Region
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $100K/yrConcept Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that provides high-quality, STEM-focused education through a network of charter public schools. The Regional Director of External Affairs will lead strategic initiatives in marketing, communications, community engagement, and fundraising to enhance the school's presence and support its mission across Iowa.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Monitor school enrollment, and collaborate with school and network leaders to ensure annual enrollment targets are met
Create comprehensive communication strategies to effectively convey the charter school's mission, values, programs, and achievements to various stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, community members, and policymakers
Cultivate and maintain relationships with local media outlets to generate positive coverage of the charter school, respond to media inquiries, and draft press releases or statements as needed
Lead efforts to engage with the local community, including organizing outreach events, attending community meetings, collaborating with local organizations, and fostering partnerships to support the charter school's goals
Engage with government officials, charter authorizers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advocate for the charter school, build support, and address regulatory or policy issues affecting the school
Lead fundraising efforts to secure financial support for the charter school's programs and initiatives, including donor cultivation, grant writing, special events, and stewardship of donor relationships
Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies, community engagement efforts, and fundraising activities through data collection and evaluation, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes
Collaborate with school leadership, staff, and external partners to align external affairs efforts with the charter school's strategic priorities and foster a culture of communication, transparency, and community involvement
Stay informed about trends, best practices, and developments in the fields of communication, community engagement, fundraising, and education policy to continuously improve strategies and approaches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
Extensive experience in communications or public relations, preferably within the education sector or a nonprofit environment
Established community relationships in Iowa, specifically Cedar Rapids and Davenport
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in digital media
Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities
Adeptness in crisis management
Willingness to travel frequently across the Iowa region and occasionally to other locations as required by the role
Preferred
Master's degree
Specific experience with charter schools is highly desirable
Company
Concept Schools
Concept Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that provides a high-quality, STEM-focused, and college-preparatory education through a network of charter schools while offering exceptional programs, comprehensive services, and opportunities to partner in education.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (10)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (8)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Murphy, EdD
Chief Strategic Growth & Communications Officer
Dr. John Aytekin
Chief Accountability and Human Resources Officer
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