Granite Education Foundation- Events and Communication Officer- One Year Only

JobID: 24825

Position Type:
Middle Managers/Events and Communication Officer

Date Posted:
4/17/2026

Location:
Granite Education Foundation

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
04/24/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Job Title

Events and Communication Officer

Department/Location

Granite Education Foundation

Supervisor

Director, Granite Education Foundation

Salary Schedule

Middle Manager

Lane Placement

Contract Length

12 months (243 days)

FTE

1.0

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Special Designations

One Year Only

If you have questions regarding this position please contact Jadee Talbot at jtalbot@graniteschools.org

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary:

The Events and Communication Officer (ECO) supports the Granite Education Foundation's mission in meeting the organization's financial, programmatic, event, and community engagement goals. The ECO oversees assigned events and communication needs. This includes overseeing the Granite School District EXCEL Teacher Awards and assisting with other events. The successful candidate will also collaborate with other staff members on social media, partner/donor reports, and other communication strategies. The ECO will also assist in other organization objectives to further the work of the Granite Education Foundation and Granite School District.

Essential Functions:

Coordinates and oversees the operational management of assigned events.
Plans the delivery of the overall assigned events and their activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the GEF.
Gathers data to create reports to ensure partner/donor satisfaction.
Develops and provides monthly, quarterly, and annual event reports.
Ensures that event activities operate within the policies and procedures of the GEF and the Granite School District.
Ensures that event activities comply with all relevant policies and professional standards.
Collaboratively develops efficient and sustainable structures for assigned events.
Collaborates with the GEF Team.
Supervises hourly programs/event workers.
Attends Granite Education Foundation Board meetings and;
- takes notes at the meetings;
- sends notes out to GEF Board Members and other stake holders as needed; and
- facilitates the online option for Board Meeting attendance via relevant technology.
Identifies, schedules, and attends outreach events that increase the visibility of GEF's mission and shares information about all GEF activities.
Collaborates on all written event strategies relating to GEF activities; i.e. outlining event details, event announcements, etc.
Collaboratively develops new channels and tools, e.g. email, interactive website, social media, targeted mailings, etc., for accessing, understanding, and recruiting community and volunteer engagement in partnership with the GEF Development and Program and Volunteer Directors.
Collaboratively engages with committees, community, staff, and volunteers

Non-essential Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to organize, plan, and set priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain high ethical standards.
Knowledge of and ability to implement best practice of community engagement.
Advanced skill in project, program, and time management.
Exceptional written, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to conceptualize and coordinate relevant writing and campaign materials with the ability to explain information to diverse groups.
Knowledge of the diversity of communities, schools, cultures, and languages.
Strong proofreading skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to promote an open, honest, inclusive, and enjoyable work environment.
Strong organization and administrative skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
Ability to respond flexibly to change, expected and unexpected, and ambiguity in tasks.
Ability to work enthusiastically within constantly changing priorities.
Ability to build strong relationships with partners, donors, community members, and colleagues through effective communication and a positive approach.
Proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Suite, design software, and fundraising databases, e.g. Salesforce.
Ability to learn and adapt to various software and database programs.
Ability to attend trainings, meetings, and events as required, even if scheduled outside normal working hours.
Understanding of the nature and purpose of Granite Education Foundation and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Ability to physically assist, when necessary, with event set-up and breakdown.

Required Education and Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution.
A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, business management, or related area preferred.

Required Prior Experience:

Prior experience in a related area is preferred.

Note: The District reserves the right to make specific requirements for this position, however, when prior work experience has been evaluated to be particularly pertinent, some exchanges between training and experience might be authorized.

Assigned Decision Making:

Organizes and prioritizes own work.

Non-supervisory Interaction:

Interacts and collaborates with GEF staff, Board members, other departments in the district office, school prinicpals and secretaries, teachers, and patrons.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises hourly program and event workers.

Budget Responsibility:

Not applicable.

Working Environment:

Work takes place in a typical office environment.
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Works independently while dealing with frequent interruptions that stop current work to resolve problems.
May experience stress from regular and constant deadlines.
Requires occasional work during evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands:
This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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