Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of the district’s communication plan.
- Writes for a variety of audiences and purposes (e.g. newsletters, community news publications, social media, marketing materials, staff e-news, news releases).
- Assists in the development and production of communication materials for the communications department, other district departments, and buildings, including content generation, graphic design, off-site print coordination
- Manages and coordinates social media campaigns
- Creates, proofreads, and reviews communications, reports, and other documents
- Provides project assistance and clerical support to employees, including district administration
- Provides administrative support for Superintendent
- Manages, monitors and updates district-based websites, as directed
- Completes general office duties, as directed
- Photographs and records district events and activities and produces them for communication materials
- Assists with media relations, as directed
- Assists with the preparation and coordination of media communication
- Assists with departmental activities and their preparation
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field
- Evidence of technological proficiency needed for communications (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, digital photography, video production, social networking tools)
- Detailed-oriented with proven ability to be consistently accurate
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with varied audiences (e.g. parents, community members, elected officials, employees)
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees, community members, and students.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with employees and community members
- Knowledge of and ability to follow district and school policies and procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in working in a district environment
- A positive, customer service-oriented approach to work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in communications or public relations
- Knowledge of a variety of communication platforms (e.g. print, web, social media, video)
- Knowledge of and use of AP style
- Previous experience working within a public entity
- Must be willing and able to work in the following conditions: busy, noisy, with consistent interruptions
- Ability to perform the following actions occasionally: sitting, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, reaching, stooping, walking, standing, bending, crouching
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and/or after hours when needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license where travel among the district buildings and outside of district occurs on a regular, ongoing basis
