Communications Manager

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); Ibrido; USD 83.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a communications professional to manage districtwide projects and community engagement, coordinating content for print and digital media and ensuring alignment with brand standards.

You will develop strategic communications plans, oversee websites, newsletters, social media, and video content; build relations with district staff and the media; and support crisis communications, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular travel

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field.
• Project management experience that includes managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience developing and managing electronic newsletters and print publications.
• Experience planning, creating, publishing, and evaluating social media content.
• Experience with creative writing and AP style.

Mansioni

• Manage communications projects and community engagement activities for assigned school district partners and ESD 112 programs, including planning, coordination, progress tracking, and timelines.
• Gather, write, edit, and produce content and digital assets for school district and ESD 112 print and electronic communications.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for ESD 112 programs and assigned district partners, coordinating related projects and activities.
• Oversee content drafting and management for school district and ESD digital and print communications, including websites, intranets, digital newsletters/newsrooms, mailers, and other printed assets.
• Develop and manage social media strategies and social media accounts, including goal and content planning, multimedia production, posting and performance reporting, and performance reporting.
• Conduct market and public opinion research using survey tools to assess program outcomes and analyze, interpret, and report data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, community members, and the news media; coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to meet communications goals and deadlines.
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts for school districts and ESD 112.
• Capture, edit, and produce video content for school district and ESD 112 digital communications, in alignment with strategic communication goals, brand standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Conoscenze

Project management

Oral and written communication

Content development

Social media content

Creative writing and AP style

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary:

The full compensation range for this position is $83,387.20 - $101,462.40. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

This position is full-time, year-round. It is a hybrid position based out of our Vancouver, Washington campus.

Regular attendance required: employees are required to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of a Bachelor's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)

Essential Functions:

1. Manage communications projects and community engagement activities for assigned school district partners and ESD 112 programs, including planning, coordination, progress tracking, and timelines.
2. Gather, write, edit, and produce content and digital assets for school district and ESD 112print and electronic communications.
3. Develop and implement strategic communications plans for ESD 112 programs and assigned district partners, coordinating related projects and activities.
4. Oversee content drafting and management for school district and ESD digital and print communications, including websites, intranets, digital newsletters/newsrooms, mailers, and other printed assets.
5. Develop and manage social media strategies and social media accounts, including goal and content planning, multimedia production, posting and performance reporting, and performance reporting.
6. Conduct market and public opinion research using survey tools to assess program outcomes and analyze, interpret, and report data.
7. Build and maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, community members, and the news media; coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to meet communications goals and deadlines.
8. Support crisis communication planning and response efforts for school districts and ESD 112.
9. Capture, edit, and produce video content for school district and ESD 112 digital communications, in alignment with strategic communication goals, brand standards, and accessibility requirements.
10. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor'sdegreeinCommunications,Marketing,PublicRelations, Writing,orrelatedfield.
2. Project management experience that includes managing multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Excellent oral and written communicationsskills.
4. Experience developing and managing electronic newsletter and print publicationservices.
5. Experience planning, creating, publishing, and evaluation social media content.
6. Experience with creative writing and AP style.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Recent experience working in the field of public relations and communications.
2. Knowledge of K-12 public education, school district operations, and community engagement practices.
3. Recent experience in social media management and best practices.
4. Experience creating accessible multimedia content, including graphic design and photography, using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
5. Abiltiy to advise and collaborate with leaders, staff, and community partners on clear, audience-centered communications.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Flexible work hours with option for hybrid work.
2. Frequent travel within the ESD 112 region.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history records and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.