Coordinator Communications and Information (2026-2027)');

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks a communications professional to help implement and develop programs that raise awareness of district initiatives among internal and external audiences. The role involves supporting media relations, event planning, and internal/external communications with a focus on effective messaging.

The position requires hands-on experience in speeches and news releases, as well as collaboration with media personnel to promote district priorities and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years writing speeches, news releases, and other internal/external communications.
• 2+ years working directly with members of the media.
• 2+ years planning and managing internal/external events.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and developing programs that raise awareness of District initiatives among internal and external audiences.
• Support communications planning and execution for events and media activities.
• Collaborate with district teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

Skills

Speech writing

News releases

Media relations

Event planning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides assistance in implementing and developing programs that increase awareness of key District initiatives within key internal and external audiences.

Job Description (attached)

Salary Schedule II, Grade 7 (attached)

Working Schedule: 220 days / 8 hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree
• Two (2) years of experience writing speeches, news releases, and other internal/external communications
• Two (2) years of experience working directly with members of the media
• Two (2) years of planning and managing internal/external events
• Effective communication skills