Communications Specialist (2287)

Description

Under the direction of the Communications Director, supports the District's comprehensive communications program for both internal and external audiences; assists in the planning, organizing, and execution of public/media relations programs, projects, and special events; assists in collecting, writing, and disseminating information to promote District programs and increase community engagement.

RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time management position (12 mos/yr, 8 hrs/day), with full benefits, in the Public Information Office, at the Administration Center. Maximum health and welfare district contribution is $36,842.73 annually.

Examples of Duties

Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs

• Participates in the coordination and implementation of public, employee and media relations strategies at the district level or for a school/program.

• Researches, prepares, composes, designs, edits and distributes a variety of materials including, but not limited to press releases, promotional materials, newsletters, correspondence, brochures, advertisements, presentations, posters, guides, directories and web-based documents in support of established communications goals.

• Monitors and maintains social media activity; posts, monitors and reviews social media messages, pictures, videos and postings from District and school-based social media accounts; researches and adapts to evolving social media platforms; establishes, monitors, and maintains a positive social media presence for the District.

• Develops and maintains social media activities for District administration and specific schools/departments; researches and adapts to evolving social media platforms.

• Provides excellent customer service and develops and maintains professional relationships with news media, business representatives, community members, and district staff; responds to phone calls, emails, letters, and other communications.

• Assists the Communications Director with news media relations by logging and responding to media inquiries; obtains and provides information in response to requests from staff, administrators, media and the public; supports emergency communication efforts and media management during a crisis situation.

• Photographs, edits and processes digital images in support of communication efforts; catalogs official District images, videos and assorted media, maintains updated media database, files on publications and news releases, and other records.

• Attends and reports on District and school site events and activities as assigned; assists in the planning, organizing, and execution of special events, projects and activities.

• Organizes and edits rough draft copy according to accepted rules of style and syntax, researches and compiles information and data and prepares news releases, articles, website content, reports and scripts.

• Performs a variety of complex tasks; assists with the daily operations of the Public Information Office including maintenance of calendar; monitoring of budget and expenditures.

• Performs related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the Public Information Office and the District.

Employment Standards

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, public relations, marketing, broadcasting or related field and one year experience in journalism, news reporting, public relations, marketing, or other communications-related field including some experience with use of social media, desktop publishing, or videography.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and maintain insurability.

Desirable:

Written and oral proficiency in an additional language.

Other:

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, early mornings and holidays as needed.

Tolerance for stress; working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines; ability to work on several tasks with frequent interruptions.

Examination Process

To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd

Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The examination will include a technical qualifications appraisal interview and may include other test parts such as a written project. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.

Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.

Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.

The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net

Section 504 Coordinator: Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1416, heulmessekian@gusd.net

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net