USD 393 Solomon Schools Job Description Job Title: Communication and Engagement Specialist Responsible to Superintendent Payment Rate: By experience and education Classification: Salaried-Exempt Term: Full Time-12 Month Position Purpose: The communication and engagement specialist will work as a liaison between various school district stakeholders (community members, parents, sta) and the school district. To be successful in this position, the communication and engagement specialist will work closely with members of the school community and leadership to promote district activities and success using various methods of technology and digital media, including managing the district’s social media accounts. It will be necessary for the communication and engagement specialist to establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, employees, or public interest groups. Date: September 26, 2024 Timeline : Applications open until October 31, 2024 Interviews: Nov. 4-8th Hire: November 11th Board of Education Meeting Start: No later than December 1st---flexible before Preferred Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, or a related field ● 3-5 Years of experience in a related field Required Qualifications: ● Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills ● Proven ability to manage multiple projects ● Proven ability to utilize graphic design and website management Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to ● Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds ● Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, sitting and standing ● Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously ● Frequently work in noisy environments ● Move around the classroom ● Read handwritten or printed material ● The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. ● Occasionally, the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods to perform such tasks as supervising and assisting events and after-school activities. The work conditions and environment described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General Responsibilities: ● Supports the mission of Solomon Schools. ● Supports the value of education. ● Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws. ● Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions. ● Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students. ● Care for, properly use and protect school property. ● Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees, and the public. ● Communicate eectively with supervisors, department sta, all members of the school district, and the community as required. ● Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally. ● Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information about sta and students. ● Reacts to change productively and receives and transmits constructive criticism related to job duties. ● Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to perform job duties eectively. ● Conduct all ocial business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources. ● Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position. ● Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy. ● Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties. ● Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties. Essential Functions: ● Assist the superintendent, principals, and Directors in setting, implementing, and evaluating the district’s communication and community engagement goals. ● Serve as the primary contact for all public relations and serve as the public information ocer. ● Implement the school district’s communication plan to assist in achieving the district’s strategic goals. ● Support the district’s recruiting and retention plan to assist in achieving the district's values. ● Assist with the onboarding of employees. ● Assist with the coordination and database maintenance of the district’s employee recognition program. ● Develop community partnerships tied to strategic initiatives ● Direct and assist in facilitating various district campaigns, engaging parents and other community partners. ● Assist in coordinating district surveys, internally and externally, better to understand the needs of the district and community. ● Serve as the primary contact for district internal and crisis communications. ● Manage media requests and coordinate interviews and news releases ● Assist in the development and coordination of District publications, overseeing uses of branding and logos ● Assist with graphic design needs District-wide ● Assist in overseeing all district social media accounts and regularly post news, other information, and announcements as needed. ● Assist with the management of the District website ● Assist in coordinating district events such as convocations, forums, community gatherings, etc. ● Attend athletic and performing arts events to take pictures and videos for promotional purposes and news releases. ● Coordinate inclement weather communications ● Assist in pursuing alternative income streams ● Serve as a liaison to the Solomon Gorilla Foundation and assist with outreach and communication eorts. ● Direct and oversee all community engagement eorts in coordination with other partners ● Manage all alumni relations and coordinate the planning of events and other eorts. ● Attend School Board and Administration meetings ● Carry out all other duties as assigned ● Regular and punctual on-site attendance are essential functions of this position; irregular work hours may be required due to attendance at district and community events. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the employer's discretion. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person
Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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