COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

8/15/2023

Location:

Douglas

Date Available:

2023/2024 School Year

Closing Date:

Open until filled

District:

Douglas School District - websiteLocator: _____

DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-1 9/13/2021

POSITION TITLE & DETAILS

TITLE

Communications Coordinator

WORK DAYS

225

REPORTS TO

Superintendent of Schools

SALARY

SCHEDULE

Per Coordinators Handbook

SUPERVISES

None

GROUP

Coordinators

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated by the

Executive Director of Operational Support Services

FUNCTIONS

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication and branding strategy for the district, develops and maintains brand integrity across all platforms, and serves as the creator and/or editor of all internal and external marketing and communication initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSE

• Proven skills in written and oral communications.
• Ability to use current technology to produce written, visual and web-based materials.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in communications, media, or public relations is desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the district's communication, marketing, and branding efforts.
• Lead the district's communication of crisis information.
• Lead the district's communication of crisis response plans.
• Develop and maintain the school's communications calendar.
• Oversee, develop and manage the content and layout of the school website.
• Oversee, develop, and manage the content of the school's social media channels.
• Work closely with school administrators to know what's happening around the school, and maintain communication regarding upcoming, recent, or important events and accomplishments.
• Work closely with the City of Box Elder, Ellsworth Air Force Base, and surrounding communities, to coordinate release of communication, and improve timeliness of information.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media outlets.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of school district publications, radio, television, and other audio, visual or online productions.
• Recommend, develop and maintain all communication strategies and campaigns.
• Assist in the development and release of information pertaining to school board meeting content.
• Assist in the writing and editing of documents, handbooks, newsletters, emails and voice messages intended for distribution to all patrons.
• Provide photography, writing and posting of any news copy and social media coverage of school events.
• Collect and analyze social media analytics.
• Periodically prepare presentations, and report efforts and progress to the Board of Education as needed.
• Advise Executive Leadership Team to ensure that program decisions are consistent with the school's communication strategy.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the ED of Operations.