Communications Coordinator
- Employer
- Eugene School District 4J
- Location
- Eugene, OR, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2019
- Ref
- 2600753
- Job Category
- Administrator, PR / Communications, Specialist / Coordinator
This is a full time (1.0 FTE) position that operates on the 12 month work schedule.
The Communications Coordinator works to implement the district's communication plans and strategies to continually enhance the relationship between the district and staff, students, parents and community.
This position serves as the primary contact for news media and acts as a district spokesperson; develops and implements internal and external communications plans and programs; coordinates production and distribution of district information through a variety of channels; and manages special projects and events.
The ideal candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills and is able to both plan overall communication strategies and produce clear, compelling and accurate content, on tight deadlines, with close attention to audience, goals, messaging and tone. The ideal candidate is able to effectively utilize traditional, current and advanced communication tools and technologies to enhance effective public relations. The ideal candidate has excellent project management skills, an upbeat and collaborative approach, and the ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and contractors.
Essential Functions
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Additional Information:
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
The Communications Coordinator works to implement the district's communication plans and strategies to continually enhance the relationship between the district and staff, students, parents and community.
This position serves as the primary contact for news media and acts as a district spokesperson; develops and implements internal and external communications plans and programs; coordinates production and distribution of district information through a variety of channels; and manages special projects and events.
The ideal candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills and is able to both plan overall communication strategies and produce clear, compelling and accurate content, on tight deadlines, with close attention to audience, goals, messaging and tone. The ideal candidate is able to effectively utilize traditional, current and advanced communication tools and technologies to enhance effective public relations. The ideal candidate has excellent project management skills, an upbeat and collaborative approach, and the ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and contractors.
Essential Functions
- Manage daily news media relations. Serve as a district spokesperson.
- Develop and implement communications plans and community engagement plans.
- Plan and produce district publications in print and electronically, coordinating with other staff and contractors such as printers and graphic designers.
- Write, produce and edit other communications including news releases, reports, articles, correspondence, speeches and presentations.
- Manage ongoing content development and curation of the district website.
- Manage the district's social media pages and presence.
- Plan and coordinate special projects and events.
- Respond to public inquiries, commendations and complaints as assigned.
- Provide communications advice and support to department directors, school principals and staff, especially regarding school crisis communications and other immediate issues.
- Provide communications support during emergencies, working closely with others in the incident command structure to disseminate accurate information in a timely fashion.
- Work with all members of the school community in promoting good public relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading in Associated Press style, standard business styles and colloquial styles.
- Ability to quickly write clear, concise, grammatically and factually correct copy in varying styles.
- Ability to effectively and concisely summarize and communicate district goals, policies, practices and programs to staff and the community.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work effectively in a team setting.
- Proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a high-energy, high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, priorities and workloads.
- Excellent organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills to coordinate and complete multiple simultaneous projects.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with other staff and stakeholders, including those from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters.
- Ability to respond effectively with calm, tact and sound judgment in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations, mass communications, and community relations including internal and external communications programs.
- Experience in skill building and maintaining positive relationships with local news media.
- Knowledge and understanding of public education goals, objectives and policies.
- Knowledge of the district and the local community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a full-time communications position working with both print and electronic media; or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information:
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.