Community Engagement Specialist

Spotsylvania County Public Schools; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotsylvania County Public Schools seeks a Chief of Communications & Community Engagement to coordinate events, manage business partnerships, and enhance community involvement. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, aiming to foster positive relations within the community and support the Division’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma; Preferred: Bachelor's in a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business partnerships, donations, and sponsorships.
• Assist in community engagement events and programs.
• Create promotional materials and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Time management

Technology integration

Relationship building

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

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Chief of Communications & Community Engagement

The Community Engagement Specialist will assist with coordinating business partnerships, donations, and sponsorships; community engagement events; and communications, programs, and activities that support the strategic mission and goals of the School Division. At the discretion of the Chief of Communications and Community Engagement, this position may be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary to fulfill the needs of the Division. Interested? apply at https://spotsylvania.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5246302.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with implementing community engagement opportunities and programs that support the Division’s strategic plan
• Cultivates and promotes positive relationships with community organizations and businesses.
• Coordinates the Partners In Education program
• Manages the SCPS ROVER Community Bus request calendar and coordinates visits
• Secures donations and sponsorships for various programs, activities, and meetings
• Coordinates and facilitates special events, meetings, and activities
• Assists with managing the annual editorial calendar
• Develops staff and community e-newsletters
• Creates event promotional materials, e-newsletters, press releases, school news, and social media posts
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Secures volunteers to support Division initiatives
• Seeks out opportunities and newsworthy stories in the division
• Develops relationships with school administrators to support student and staff initiatives
• Works with the chief of communications and community engagement to develop and analyze community engagement activities, communications to include social media, and events
• Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and diplomacy while representing the SCPS in meetings, through written correspondence and other roles
• Communicates verbally and in writing with the business and organizations to communicate agreement requirements, resolve inquiries, and report progress
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Understanding of common office procedures and demonstrated effectiveness to leverage

technology integration strategies for both virtual and in-person events and meetings

● Proficiency in using Google Applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs), Microsoft Office

Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant office software programs

● Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or related software for production of high quality

● Understanding of professional communication etiquette for written and verbal interactions

● Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain an organized workspace

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly, concisely, and

professionally

● Ability to interact with colleagues, clients, and the public in a courteous and helpful manner

● Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and build positive working relationships

● Strong focus on accuracy and a keen eye for detail in all tasks performed

● Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively under pressure

● Skill in adjusting to changing priorities and workloads with a positive attitude

● Ability to take ownership of tasks and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care

Education and Experience:

Required

● High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

● Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations or

other related field

● Two (2) years of recent and successful job experience with increasing levels of responsibility,

ideally on a communications team or related business area

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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