Chief Communications Officer PC#1

Job Summary

Under the direction of the County Superintendent, the Chief Communications Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Monterey County Office of Education's (MCOE) communications, public relations, community engagement, and organizational messaging. The position serves as the Superintendent's principal advisor on communication strategy, media relations, public perception, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement; develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies that advance MCOE's mission, promote transparency, strengthen public trust, and foster community partnerships; and provides communications leadership and technical assistance to MCOE programs and, in collaboration with local educational leaders, the county's 24 school districts and two community colleges.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, education, or a closely related field)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Executive-level communications experience in public education, government, or a
comparable public-serving organization.

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and additional hours as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Must be willing and able to travel as required, using personal transportation when necessary, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with MCOE policies.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

Interviews will take place on December 17, 2026, and 2nd Interviews on December 18, 2026