Vacancy Announcement
Communications Specialist
ABOUT CPS:
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves 35,000 students preschool to 12th grade in over 65 schools across a 91-
square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is Greater Cincinnati's largest school district.

CPS offers families high-quality educational choices and a variety of academic programs. Our innovative
approach to education, our caring teachers, and a vast array of collaborative partnerships ensure that
students thrive and graduate prepared to enter college, the military and the workforce.

Cincinnati Public is looking for creative, innovative, passionate, problem-solvers to join our team. We seek to
have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to
not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. We
invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking a Communications Specialist to join its Office of Marketing and Communications. The Communications Specialist will support the development and distribution of communication materials and marketing assets designed to reach multiple audiences including: employees, students, parents/guardians, families and the general community.

The Communications Specialist will serve as a content writer and producer for print, digital and social media platforms. In addition, the Communications Specialist will support event planning, promotion, presentation development, logistics and execution. Capturing and editing images, general use of photography and video equipment will be required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field from an accredited college and/or 3-5 years of experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Plan, produce and publish printed and digital materials.
• Proofread and edit documents and presentations to fit AP style.
• Generate and approve copy for web and other CPS social platforms.
• Maintaining a consistent voice throughout all of CPS content.
• Unparalleled writing, creativity and comprehension are a must.
• Ability to tell relatable and inspirational stories.
• Experience with event planning and execution.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Sense of humor, ability to see the big picture, a passion for sharing knowledge and being creative.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Preferably bilingual - English/Spanish or French
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to triage priorities.
• Use of Adobe Creative Suite tools a plus - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere

APPLICABLE CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity - Be honest, dependable, maintain a strong work ethic; work diligently, follow company policies, respect co-workers, build trust and exhibit professional and responsible behavior.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS TYPE OF CONTRACT: 260 - day limited
SALARY RANGE: Specialist - Per CAAS Agreement
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All interested applicants are invited to apply online at Cincinnati Public Schools - TalentEd Hire Only online applications will be considered.

Note: A lead teacher in a position may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a lead teacher. A lead teacher may apply for an administrative position if the lead teacher resigns the lead teacher position prior to submitting an application, however, selection is not guaranteed. A consulting teacher may not be appointed to an administrative position while serving as a consulting teacher and for one full school year after serving as a consulting teacher.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.