JOB TITLE: Communication Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations 

LOCATION: 

Rochester School District

Rochester, New Hampshire

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Communications Specialist will assist in carrying out essential tasks that pertain to the district website and social media accounts. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating, posting, and managing the district’s website including the accessibility of video recordings of full board meetings and committee meetings.

• Responsible for sending press releases and robocalls.

• Manage the district’s social media accounts.

• Produce photos and video clips.

• Producing a weekly newsletter for families, employees, and community members.

• Creating and posting content to the district’s social media channels.

• Taking photos that are high-quality for social media and the website.

• Basic level graphic design of printed fliers, social media graphics, etc.

• Traveling to schools to highlight events for social media, newsletter, website, etc.

• Attending public events or public meetings as needed.

• Additional tasks as requested. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent writing skills and an eye for compelling content that would resonate with a mass audience;

• Experience producing social media and website content;

• Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism. 

• Must be a proactive self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team.

• At least three years of experience working in communications and/or marketing, journalism, integrated marketing, public relations, or a relevant field.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Experience working under extremely tight and competing deadlines.

• Experience using social media.

• Experience posting website content.

• Experience with graphic design using Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or similar software.

• Experience with photo editing using Adobe Photoshop or similar software.

• Experience with video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, FinalCut Pro, or similar software.

• Experience taking high-quality photographs.

• Experience producing short video clips.

• Must have reliable access to a motor vehicle.

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience working for a public school district or higher education institution in a communications and marketing role.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a year round stipend position. 

Flexible schedule: May work from home; on site as needed.

Stipend: $20,000