Communications Specialist

Purpose of Position: The Communications Specialist assists the communications team in the development and implementation of the district’s communication plan.

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

Additional Information:

• 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

Competitive.