Assistant District Communications Coordinator

Primary Focus:

The Assistant District Communications Coordinator supports Liberal USD480 internal and external messaging by managing social media, drafting content (newsletters, press releases), maintaining websites, and handling administrative tasks. This is an entry/mid-level role, it requires strong writing, organizational skills, and proficiency in digital tools like Canva or content management systems. This position has a dual-reporting structure and reports directly to the District Communications Coordinator with dotted line reporting to the District Superintendent. This is an in-person position located at Liberal USD480 District Office with occasional evening or weekend hours to support events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Drafting, editing, and distributing materials such as newsletters, blogs, and social media posts.
• Digital Management: Updating website content, managing social media channels, and maintaining digital archives.
• Administrative Support: Coordinating communication timelines, scheduling meetings, managing media lists, and providing general clerical support.
• Public Relations: Assisting with press releases, coordinating media inquiries, and monitoring media coverage.
• Internal Communication: Facilitating staff communication through emails, intranets, or community platforms.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• One year of experience in internal or organizational communications
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, employee-friendly language as evidenced by application materials and interview process
• Experience managing web or intranet content
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels as evidenced with application materials and interview process
• Previous experience with managing multiple priorities, remaining flexible, and working effectively under deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• One year of experience in internal or organizational communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, employee-friendly language
• Experience managing web or intranet content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Previous experience of managing multiple priorities, remaining flexible, and working effectively under deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

Requirements may include prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually

move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, climbing stairs, stooping,

bending, and reaching