Description:
Communications Support (Full or Part Time work available)—Temporary position through June 30, 2021
Job Summary:
Provide support for district wide internal and external communications that supports and aligns with the district’s strategic plan, enhances the school district’s image, engages the community in the schools and builds public support for the school district.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Very strong emphasis on written communications.
- Organize, assimilate and disseminate facts about Shakopee Schools to the public through print and non-print media.
- Provide professional guidance in the development of various publications (brochures, newsletters, information bulletins) by providing guidance on preparing or editing articles and other publications.
- Plan, create and execute all internal and external communications including website, newsletters (print and electronic), marketing materials, advertising, crisis communications, social media, video productions, special events, and annual reports.
- Advise and support Superintendent of Schools and other administrators, school board members and other staff members on effective communications.
- Monitor overall district communications for quality, consistency of message and effectiveness.
- Determine key messages and strategically distribute information through effective news releases.
- Promote and support the district’s brand and ensure that communications align.
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
- Flexible work hours required at times.
- Independent and remote work may be possible at times.
Qualifications:
- Exemplary writing skills with the ability to communicate respectfully, clearly and concisely, including generation of publications, articles, press releases, and correspondence.
- BA degree in communications or a related field is preferred.
- Three to four years’ related experience in written communications or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Skills in word processing, grammar/punctuation, text editing, document and presentation layout and production skills especially using MS Office Suite, photo editing, desktop publishing, graphic design, or other design software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, students, parents and the community, and to represent the district in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of best practice and current strategies and techniques in communications, public information and marketing, video production and social media.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, layout, and editing of brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, and other publications.
Application Procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application.
Apply Online at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting 4642.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.