Communications Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Communications Specialist supports the district’s strategic communications plan by managing daily digital platforms and ensuring messaging is clear, accessible, and accurate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage workflow, maintain deadlines, and adapt to emergent situations
• Advanced word processing skills (G-Suite for Education), familiarity with website and social media content management systems, knowledge of electronic newsletters, and proficiency in software related to communications positions
• Ability to work independently or to collaborate as part of a team
• Highly creative with excellent problem-solving and project management skills
• Flexibility to attend evening Board of Education meetings and other school events as needed
• Must have personal transportation to travel between district schools daily
• Ability to respond to urgent/emergency communication needs after hours (for example, school closing announcements, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing defined communication plans
• Manage the D64 websites, social media, and other communication platforms to ensure content is up to date and accurate, including ownership of the D64 staff portal
• Conduct assigned research, monitor day-to-day social media feed, and track basic community feedback (like website inquiries) to assist the Director of Communications in understanding stakeholder needs
• Work collaboratively to develop and manage an annual editorial calendar
• Update or develop various communication materials, including flyers, docs, graphics, and other publications
• Provide crisis communications support as needed
• Assist with the publication of all D64 communication tools, including newsletters, annual reports, and other printed/digital materials
• Attend Board of Education meetings when the Director of Communications cannot attend
• Provide support to district staff as needed, related to the use of communication platforms in the district
• Ensure brand consistency, ADA accessibility, and clarity across all digital platforms
• Track and compile basic digital metrics (website traffic, social media & newsletter analytics) and assist the Director of Communications in reporting these insights to improve platform effectiveness
• All duties as assigned by the Director of Communications

Physical Demands:

• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while performing the essential functions and duties of this position
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch controls of computer equipment
• Navigate the school building to support the needs of students and prioritize student safety

Work Environment:

• The work environment is that of a business office, school classrooms, and other school facilities
• The noise level of the work environment is moderate to noisy
• The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person