Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator -Communications - POS# TBD - (Internal/External)

ReNEW Schools; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallejo City Unified School District in Vallejo, CA, seeks a Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator to oversee day-to-day district communications, content creation, social media, website updates, event support, and multilingual outreach under the Assistant Director of Communications.

The role requires strong writing, basic graphic design, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a busy public sector environment, with responsibilities spanning newsletters, press releases, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or related field.
• Two years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• There will be no substitution for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute District newsletters, press releases, website content, and social media posts.
• Manage the day-to-day content calendar and posting schedule across District social media platforms.
• Monitor social media, local news outlets, and community forums for District-related coverage; flag emerging issues to the Assistant Director of Communications.
• Coordinate photography and videography coverage of District and school events; maintain a digital asset library of photos, logos, templates, and brand guidelines.
• Design and produce flyers, brochures, signage, and other collateral materials using standard graphic design and multimedia tools.
• Maintain and update District and school website content in coordination with site and department staff.
• Assist in coordinating translation and interpretation services to support multilingual communications.
• Support planning and logistics for community engagement events, Board meetings, press events, and District ceremonies.
• Respond to routine public and media inquiries; route non-routine or sensitive inquiries to the Assistant Director of Communications.
• Assist in maintaining District mass notification and emergency communication systems, including distribution lists.
• Track website, social media, and email/text engagement metrics; prepare regular summary reports.
• Assist with the planning and execution of District publications, newsletters, and the annual report.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications Office, including scheduling, correspondence, and records maintenance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing & editing

Social media

Graphic design

Multimedia production

Website management

Customer service

Translation coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Title: Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator Reports To: Assistant Director of Communications

Department: Communications (AAA) Work Year: 241 Days per Year

Classification: Classified Management Salary: See Management Salary Schedule

Date Approved: August 2026

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Communications and Digital Strategy or designee, the employee in this position coordinates day-to-day District communications activities, including content creation, social media management, website updates, event support, and response to routine public inquiries. An employee in this classification receives general supervision within a framework of standard communications procedures and style guidelines, and exercises judgment in day-to-day content and scheduling decisions. This job class requires skill in writing and editing, basic graphic design and multimedia production, social media platform management, and customer service.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Draft, edit, and distribute District newsletters, press releases, website content, and social media posts consistent with District branding and style guidelines.
• Manage the day-to-day content calendar and posting schedule across District social media platforms.
• Monitor social media, local news outlets, and community forums for District-related coverage; flag emerging issues to the Assistant Director of Communications.
• Coordinate photography and videography coverage of District and school events; maintain a digital asset library of photos, logos, templates, and brand guidelines.
• Design and produce flyers, brochures, signage, and other collateral materials using standard graphic design and multimedia tools.
• Maintain and update District and school website content in coordination with site and department staff.
• Assist in coordinating translation and interpretation services to support multilingual communications and language-access requirements.
• Support planning and logistics for community engagement events, Board meetings, press events, and District ceremonies.
• Respond to routine public and media inquiries; route non-routine or sensitive inquiries to the Assistant Director of Communications.
• Assist in maintaining District mass notification and emergency communication systems, including distribution lists.
• Track website, social media, and email/text engagement metrics; prepare regular summary reports.
• Assist with the planning and execution of District publications, newsletters, and the annual report.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications Office, including scheduling, correspondence, and records maintenance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Generally, any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical method of demonstrating these requirements would be:

• A High School Diploma.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. There will be no substitution for the required experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of public relations, community engagement, and effective written communication.
• Social media platforms, scheduling tools, and current best practices.
• Basic graphic design and multimedia production tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable software).
• AP style writing conventions.
• Website content management systems.
• Office methods, organization, and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

• Write clearly, accurately, and appropriately for varied audiences and platforms.
• Work with minimal supervision on routine tasks and exercise judgment in day-to-day decisions.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding District communications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, families, media, and the public.
• Use basic photo and video editing tools.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form and follow oral and written instructions.

LICENSES

Valid California driver's license with a driving record which meets the insurance requirements of the Vallejo City Unified School District.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office and school environments; frequent travel between District sites; occasional evening and weekend work for Board meetings, community events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency Key: None (1); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently - up to 75% of shift (4).

Bend 2

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 2

Twist 2

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 2

Squat 2

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 1

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 1

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 2

Walk 3

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit 4

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 1

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 3

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 4

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is compliant with ADA requirements.