Southeast

District Overview:
Owatonna Public Schools ensures opportunities for all students are realized in the classroom and in life.  We have eight great schools, over 900 incredible staff, just over 5,000 outstanding students and numerous community education programs for residents of all ages.  We are a close-knit community of educators with high expectations for our schools and its students.

Position Summary:
Develop, implement and regularly evaluate the District’s internal and external communications strategies, marketing and public relations efforts, ensuring that communication is cohesive, consistent and effective in supporting the District’s mission.  Maintain two-way communication with stakeholders in order to promote a positive District reputation and image, and advise the Superintendent, School Board and District administrators on matters affecting community relations.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think strategically and to develop and manage complex communications projects involving multiple sites and diverse audiences. Ability to synthesize and accurately communicate complex issues effectively to diverse audiences. Advanced skill in speaking, writing, editing, and publications required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrative positive attitude, and ability to work effectively in teams. Strong information technology skills to design and publish web content, presentations, documents and other multi-media publications. Proficient at using current technology including Internet and video and ability to keep pace with emerging trends. Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents; knowledge and skills to communicate via written and electronic means. Highly developed program design, planning and implementation skills. Ability to work successfully under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines. Knowledge of established policies, protocols and procedures and the ability to ensure compliance with same. Consistent and reliable attendance.