Communication and Community Engagement Specialist

Hilmar Unified School District; Hilmar (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated health benefits

Job summary

Hilmar Unified School District is seeking a Communication and Community Engagement Specialist to serve as a visible, culturally and linguistically responsive bridge among families, schools, students, staff, administrators, and the broader community. The role leads district- and school-level public relations, coordinating communications across multiple media.

The specialist directs Community Schools outreach, maximizing resources to support student, family, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Current Driver's License required.
• DOJ and FBI Background Clearances required at time of hire.
• TB clearance at time of hire.
• District-mandated training completed within 30 days of hire.
• Complete WorkSteps physical if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute district- and school-level communications across multiple media.
• Establish a consistent and transparent district voice.
• Oversee engagement and communication for Community Schools and related outreach.
• Direct strategic efforts to connect resources to support student, family, and community engagement.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Public Relations/Communications or related field)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Communication and Community Engagement Specialist serves as a highly visible, culturally, and linguistically responsive bridge between families, schools, students, staff, administrators, and the broader community. The Specialist is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all district- and school-level public relations and communication efforts, establishing a consistent and transparent district voice across multiple media. Concurrently, the Specialist oversees the engagement and communication side of Community Schools, directing targeted outreach and leading strategic efforts to connect and maximize Community program resources to support student, family, and community engagement.

Required Documents

Additional Requirements:Current Driver's LicenseDOJ and FBI Background Clearances (at time of hire)TB (tuberculin) clearance (at time of hire)Completion of district-mandated training (within 30 days of hire)Successfully complete related WorkSteps physical (if applicable, at time of hire)

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume3 Current Letters of RecommendationBachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required.Minimum of three (3) years of experience. (see Job Description)

Salary Info

Starting at $25.29 - $30.85 plus prorated health benefits

Comments and Other Information

Possess the flexibility to work non-standard work days or evening/weekend hours to support community-wide events and board presentations.