SPECIALIST, COMMUNICATIONS

Esgj Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Denver Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Esgj. Denver · full-time · $50,974–$61,169 base.

SalaryStated by Esgj

$50,974 – $61,169

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from EsgjOur estimate for the market: $66,000–$95,000

Below the market median of $85,200 for mid-level communications roles in Denver.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $85,200. Last updated Sep 11, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set communication goals with school leaders and the regional marketing manager to support enrollment, retention, and school culture
Build and carry out plans that inform students, families, employees, prospective families, and community partners
Create consistent communication practices across school programs while accounting for different groups and needs
Manage website and social channels, and share positive school news through newsletters, flyers, publications, and forums
Strengthen relationships with nearby feeder schools and run efforts that support student connection and next-year enrollment

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related area
At least two years of professional work in communications, marketing, public relations, or community relations
A current Colorado driver’s license, suitable insurance, and an acceptable driving history covering the past three years
A commitment to racial and educational excellence, equity, and helping every student feel seen and supported
A permanent home address in Colorado and the ability to handle the role’s physical requirements with or without accommodations

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level school communications role that combines strategy, content, stakeholder relationships, enrollment support, and community engagement. You’ll work closely with school and district leaders and communicate with students, families, staff, prospective families, and community partners. The role requires living in Colorado, driving with an acceptable record, and meeting the position’s physical demands with or without accommodations.

From the employer

** Applications will be received until June 24, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job: Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive internal and external communications strategies that keep key audiences informed of the school’s mission, vision, priorities and initiatives. Draws upon a wide range of communications disciplines, including media relations, crisis communications, marketing communications, internal communications, online communications, community relations and special events. Coordinates closely with key leaders in the District Communications Office to ensure consistency in messaging and tactics. What DPS Offers You:

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
Salary Range: $50,974 - $61,169/annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

Works with school leadership team and District regional marketing manager to identify clear objectives and benchmarks that support enrollment, retention, and positive school culture
Develops and implements strategic marketing and communications plans that inform and engage current students, families, faculty and staff, prospective families, and community partners as appropriate
Establishes sustainable communications standards and practices that span across all school programs, taking into account the school’s diverse groups in order to keep current students, families, faculty, and staff informed of activities, events, initiatives, and key decisions affecting the school community
Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders at boundary feeder elementary and middle schools to encourage neighborhood families to promote the school as a strong neighborhood school option in which to enroll their children
Develops and implements retention efforts designed to reinforce students’ connection to the school, forges strong student-parent-school bonds, and ensures consistency in enrollment for the following year
Provides content management and frequent updates to the website and social media platforms
Consistently develops and distributes content promoting student achievement and positive school news and activities via neighborhood publications, newsletters, flyers, online forums, District publications, social media, and other outlets

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field required
A minimum of 2 years in professional communications, marketing, public relations, or community relations roles
Current and valid Colorado driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun