Technician I, Communications

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar Days: 12 Month

Workplace Location: Onsite

Job Family: 401 Technician I

Job Title:Communicatons Technician I

Division / Department: HR / Operations

Supervisor: 105 Coordinator

Date Revised: 4/16/2025 

Job Summary: The Communication Technician’s role is to develop informational materials that promote the mission, goals, accomplishments, and programs of the region and to contribute to the efficient operation of the ESC.

Qualificatons: Education/Training: High School Diploma / GED Prefer college hours or Associates Degree. Experience: At least 3-5 years of related experience. Graphics experience, preferably in a school setting. Experience in communications, marketing, or advertising required.

Please include a link to your portfolio on your uploaded resume. 

Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to build, develop and inspire teams
• Task execution (result-oriented)
• Build and cultivate relationships
• Excellent communication
• Financial knowledge
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and standard applications
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Task execution (result-oriented)
• Knowledge of current Adobe Creative Cloud applications, all MS Office products, and all Google Suite applications preferred
• Solid understanding of social media platforms, web content management systems, email, and marketing automation preferred
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously across multiple departments
• Exceptional writing skills

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions during scheduled work
• Cooperate with staff members and outside customers
• Ability to multi-task
• Occasional travel and irregular hours
• Majority of working conditions will be indoors

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in marketing, branding, and communication efforts for all Region 7 ESC activities and programs
• Use the principles of design to develop appropriate and appealing graphics that will enhance the image of Region 7 ESC and market programs, services, and events to the intended audience
• Maintain the overall consistency of Region 7 ESC brand and marketing messages with a focus on aligning client goals with Region 7 ESC goals
• Assist with designing brochures, fliers, program covers, templates, manuals, and advertising in support of the Region 7 ESC’s mission, beliefs, and vision
• Collaborates with communications team members in the creation of written/visual/video/graphic content for print and online
• Primary contact for Marketing Request forms
• Solve design challenges creatively and adapt to changes in project scope or requirements
• Strong skill set and working knowledge of videography equipment and editing software
• Must be able to collaborate with clients to develop storylines based on needs
• Assist in filming and have experience using various video equipment
• Provide backup to print shop and webpage content that ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within those areas
• Maintain organized and computerized department files
• Compile information and prepare reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Funding All Region 7 employees are at-will employees. Because your assignment is funded by grants, federal funding, and/or special funding, your continued employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of funding for the position. If funding becomes unavailable due to loss of state/federal funding or due to financial constraints of Region 7 ESC, your position is subject to immediate termination.

Salary : $48,348 - $68,848