Communications Specialist

Application Requirements:

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To be considered for this position, applicant must complete the following prior to the job closing date.

1. Add a cover letter
2. Under Academics, add High School or GED from drop down arrow, select your high school, select General Studies, select Years Attended, and uploaded one of the REQUIRED documents below:
3. High school diploma OR 
4. High school transcript evidencing a graduation date OR 
5. Proof of GED OR 
6. College diploma evidencing Associate's degree or higher OR 
7. Official college transcript evidencing Associate's or higher degree
8. Add relevant experience for past 10 years
9. Add 3 references (e.g. current supervisor, past supervisor(s), co-worker).  NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED. 
10. Upload a resume – Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
11. Complete Qualification Questions

Starting Annual of Pay:  $69,367.00

Salary Schedule:  select Exempt C Salary Schedule at http://www.msd25.org/employee-groups

Position Goal:            

This position is responsible for managing the District’s social media communications, preparing news releases and other media or District-related correspondence and coordinating District events working with the director to support the development of regular communications through which all stakeholders are kept apprised of District and school goals, accomplishments, and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Job Functions: 

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of communications and demonstrate successful experience and competencies to:

• Assist in the development of District-wide communications strategies
• Carry out assigned communication plans for projects, programs, and activities
• Write and edit staff, parent, and community articles
• Post regularly and monitor social media on the District’s multiple official social media accounts
• Establish and maintains positive relationships with influencers on social media
• Assist in providing media support at District and school events
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of District community meetings and events
• Ensure compliance and privacy laws when involving students in media coverage
• Assist in responding to information requests from parents, the community, and the media
• Provide training and support to staff using District-supplied communications tools as well as training for staff around social media
• Management and support of the District’s content management systems including technical oversight
• Provide technical support, training, and trouble-shooting in the use of the communications platforms (social media, website, and other communications tools) with users
• Design, write, and edit brochures, newsletters and other district publications
• Coordinate the distribution of district publications
• Manage the district’s volunteer program
• Respond to general information requests about the District and its educational programs and services
• Coordinate the production of video or audio programs and other communication resources for use by the District
• Maintain a current file of activity photographs and samples of student performance in the District
• Provide assistance to the director, the Superintendent, school board members, or others as directed in preparing speeches or other materials for public presentations
• Assist in the organization and presentation for staff workshops in effective communications with the community, media, and other groups
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with representatives of the media
• Prepare informational materials for district levy and bond elections
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Desired Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability to work well with people of varied backgrounds
• The ability to listen and partner with students, staff, and adults from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse community groups
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and to use problem-solving skills
• Ability to work be a team-player, working with the Director of Engagement and Outreach and other appropriate staff to showcase the District, its initiatives, programs and schools in a positive way
• Effective oral and written communications
• Demonstrated ability to bring people and resources together
• High level of integrity and a commitment to follow through
• General knowledge of and experience in school, business or community communication services
• Demonstrated success in oral and written communication such as public speaking, writing newsletters, brochures, promotional marketing or other forms of business, organizational and community communication
• Demonstrated ability in desktop publishing, layout, publication design and graphics

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training.  Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employees have been designated to address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:   Civil Rights Coordinator - Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, gregg_kuehn@msd25.org, 360-965-0110; Title IX Officer – Tracy Souza, Human Resources Director, tracy_souza@msd25.org , 360-965-0071; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical Programs,  nancy_smith@msd25.org, 360-965-0051; ADA Coordinator – Ginger Merkel, Executive Director of Special Education, ginger_merkel@msd25.org, 360-965-0174.  Address:  4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.  Website:  www.msd25.org.  Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.