Communications Specialist

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; Nova Crixás; Presencial; BRL 236 000 - 428 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Retirement - IMRF

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Chief Communications Officer. You will manage digital platforms, create and distribute district communications, and assist the superintendent on communications-related topics.

The role requires a mix of creative, technical, and administrative skills, with responsibilities spanning website updates, newsletter production, design, and event support to inform, engage, and connect district stakeholders.

Qualificações

• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in communications roles (Communications Assistant or similar).
• Proficient in Google Suite with email marketing experience.
• Working knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, InDesign and CMS tools.
• Familiarity with web standards and web design best practices.
• Graphic design and video production experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage ongoing district website updates and consistency across sites.
• Produce and distribute weekly/district newsletters for multiple buildings.
• Design graphics for social media, signage, and district events.
• Occasionally photograph/film at district events (iPhone or camera).
• Provide admin support to Chief Communications Officer and manage email routing.
• Coordinate district events, vendor relations, and IT support as needed.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice coding for communications.

Conhecimentos

Strong writing

Editing skills

Public relations

Content creation

Communication strategy

Team collaboration

Formação académica

BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Experience as Communications Assistant or similar

Ferramentas

Google Suite

Email marketing tools (Smore, MailChimp, Constant Contact)

CMS (WordPress, Finalsite, Blackboard, Drupal)

Design software (Canva, Photoshop, InDesign)

Web standards / Web design

Graphic design and video production

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 are seeking a Communications Specialist

Description

The Communications Specialist directly assists the Chief Communications Officer and Communications Manager through the maintenance of digital platforms, creation and distribution of District internal and external communications, and support of the Superintendent on issues and information pertaining to the District. The Communications Assistant requires a unique skillset of creative, technical, and administrative abilities and serves as part of a dynamic team that creates content, supports teaching and learning, and seeks to inform, engage, and connect District stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range - $22.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Insurance - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available
• Leave - paid sick and personal days provided
• Retirement - IMRF

Tuition Reimbursement

Education, Experience, and Licensure (required and preferred)

• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Previous work experience as a Communications Assistant, Communication specialist, Webmaster, or similar role
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Strong background working with email marketing tools (e.g., Smore, MailChimp, Constant Contact)
• Working knowledge of design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, InDesign) and content management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Finalsite, WordPress, Drupal, etc.)
• Familiarity with Web standards/ Web design
• Graphic design and video production experience strongly preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Proven skills in marketing, communications, or public relations
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including a positive, problem-solving, and service-minded attitude
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

Ability to generate creative ideas in a collaborative manner

Essential Functions

Website Management

• Responsible for ongoing management of the district website.
• Oversee website/homepage updates and ensure consistency across sites.
• Train and support stakeholders in web content management and troubleshooting.
• Publish news stories and maintain pop-up alerts for urgent district messages.

Newsletter Production and Distribution

• Assist in the production and distribution of weekly and bi-weekly digital newsletters for five buildings and two school districts.
• Manage ad-hoc communications for district stakeholders, including parents, staff, and alumni.
• Set up and maintain distribution groups in Finalsite Mass Notification, troubleshoot email issues, and oversee email lists.

Graphic Design and Production

• Design graphics for social media posts, signage, and other materials for district events and initiatives.
• Coordinate print materials design and production for district events.

iPhone Photography

• Attend District events occasionally to take photos and video.

Administrative Support

• Administrative support for the Chief Communications Officer
• Manage the general Communications email account and route inquiries appropriately.
• Schedule meetings and order supplies.

Event Coordination

• Organize district events, including vendor coordination, catering, decorations, and management.
• Secure tech support for in-district events, collaborating with IT as needed.
• Partner with HR for holiday and end-of-year event planning, including catering, decor, and setup.

Budget Management

• Manage P-card coding and invoice tracking for communication expenditures.
• Assist with ongoing budget management.
• Retrieve archived invoices to inform future purchase

Other Duties as Assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Repetition motions are required, especially for keyboarding which involves substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.