Communications Coordinator

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District in Gillette, WY, seeks a Communications Coordinator to oversee district communications across social media and the website. You will promote recognition of students, staff, and programs, and collaborate with the Board of Trustees and staff to advance district initiatives.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, diplomacy, and the ability to train staff on districtwide communication systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Diplomacy and calm under pressure.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Knowledge of communication platforms and technology.
• Ability to use conflict resolution techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains social media platforms.
• Manages the district website.
• Produces written articles promoting students and staff.
• Assists with communications during crisis events.
• Implements and trains personnel on districtwide communication systems.
• Serves as the CCSD parent facilitator.
• Attends CCSD meetings as needed.
• Surveys educational research literature and communicates findings to district personnel.

Skills

People skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diplomacy

Calm under pressure

Conflict resolution

Time management

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education processes

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred

Continual pursuit of relevant training and coursework

Tools

Social media platforms

Presentation software

Job description

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates district communications through social media and website management. Promotes recognition of students, staff, and district programs. Works with the CCSD Board of Trustees, administration, and staff to advance district initiatives and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Develops and maintains social media platforms.
2. 2. Manages the district website.
3. 3. Produces written articles promoting students and staff
4. 4. Assists with communications during crisis events.
5. 6. Implements and trains personnel on districtwide communication systems.
6. 7. Serves as the CCSD parent facilitator
7. 8. Attends CCSD meetings as needed.
8. 9. Surveys educational research literature and develops effective methods of communicating the relevant findings to district personnel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Seeks additional duties as needed
2. 2. Performs other duties as required.

- - EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB - -

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY:

• Possess ability to work with people.
• Possess positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills.
• Diplomacy
• Common sense
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to make others feel comfortable
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess knowledge of communication platforms and technology
• Possess confidence and creative abilities
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Knowledge of and ability to use conflict resolution techniques.
• Possess skills in group presentation with adults.
• Possess general knowledge of the education processes, such as instruction, activities, transportation, and finance.
• Possess facilitative group and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of graphics and/or presentation software.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Continual pursuit of relevant training and coursework.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to occasionally work extended days up to 14 hours while maintaining enthusiasm and using proximity and other physical strategies including eye contact, gestures, and voice.
• Physical strength and coordination to move tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment, flip charts, and chalkboards.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Work in air conditioned building.
• May have occasional exposure to weather extremes.