Communications Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with Experience

WORK CALENDAR: 250 Days

STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week

CORP STATUS: Classified

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-Perf District

Flexible Working Conditions Available

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement the communications strategy and manage the communication for specific initiatives and improvements
• Advise the Superintendent and other school corporation personnel on effective communication and public relation strategies, continually striving to improve these areas through proactive leadership and professional staff development.
• Assist in preparing public statements, presentations or other information for the Superintendent as requested.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential communications.
• Oversee the production of publications designed to inform stakeholders about activities and information about the school corporation.
• Establish positive working relationships with members of television, print and radio media for the purpose of ensuring information is accurate and provided in a timely manner.
• Coordinate media interviews and press conferences.
• Ensure the corporation website, social media channels and videos are used in innovative ways to keep the community informed.
• Act as a liaison with business and civic organizations to enhance involvement and support of the school system.
• Reinforce appropriate use of branding across platforms that promote the mission and values of the school system.
• Coordinate electronic flyer requests from community/staff.
• Utilize creative means for marketing and promoting the district to the community.
• Serve as a resource to district staff to ensure equitable access to information including translation of materials and ADA compliance.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Serves as district website administrator.
• Assists as site administrator for the district Google calendar.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field.
• Experience: Five years of professional experience in organizational and public communications.
• Previous school communications, media and/or journalism experience strongly preferred.
• Possess Skills and Knowledge:
• Effectively communicate across multiple channels
• Impeccable writing, editing, social media, publication and video production skills required.
• Must be adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Other:
• Have a valid driver’s license with ability to drive within and outside of CPCSC.
• Flexibility required.
• Attend school board meetings, presentations, ceremonies and school programs.
• Extended access to cell phone, email and other communications.
• Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.
• Project a genuine care and concern for all students.
  
  

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AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.