Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services

REGION 4 ESC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

REGION 4 ESC in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Coordinator for Strategic Communications Services to support Marketing and Communications teams and serve schools across the region.

The role focuses on generating leads, presenting to prospective and existing customers, closing new business and renewals, and strengthening relationships with districts, partners, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Canva and project-management tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities that expand Region 4’s reach while managing key client relationships with districts, partners, and vendors.
• Provide crisis communications guidance, messaging development, and district capacity-building support.
• Build and maintain relationships with district leaders, external partners, and vendors to strengthen Region 4’s presence and expand opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, and crisis communications planning and response support to school leaders.
• Build and implement district communications tools and systems.
• Support Region 4’s internal marketing strategy and campaign planning as needed, including contributing to departmental and organizational goals by supporting marketing and communications initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with in-person activation events including conferences, training, and key launches.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and responsibilities assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Crisis communications

Financial acumen

Microsoft 365

Canva

Asana

Monday.com

Wrike

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Asana

Monday.com

Wrike

Job description

Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5913277

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification:Admin/ Professional

Exemption Status/Test:Exempt

Job Grade: 5

Department:Center for Strategic Communications & Engagement

Reports To:Chief

The Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services is a seasoned marcomm professional who supports theMarketing and Communications teamsat Region 4 ESC by providing direct services to schools and school systems in our region.

This roleis responsible forgenerating leads,presenting toprospectiveand existing customers,closing new businessandrenewals,while strengthening relationships with districts, partners, and external stakeholders.

The Coordinator willexecuteprovenmarketing and communicationstacticsthat further our school systems and their goals, including but not limited to: marketing, communications, family and community engagement, and crisis work.

Reporting to theChief - Strategic Communications & Strategic Engagement,this entrepreneurial positionwill provide Region 4 school systems with marketing and communications support and act as an extension of their team, as needed.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing,communications,or related field

Experience

• 5 years of communications ormarketing experience
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives
• Proventrack recordof success in meeting or exceeding financial goals

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills
• Crisis communications and executive advisory experience
• Financial and business acumen
• Expertisein Microsoft 365, Canva, and project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Wrike).

Major Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities that expand Region 4’s reach while managing key client relationships with districts, partners, and vendors.
• Provide crisis communications guidance, messaging development, and district capacity-building support.
• Build and maintain relationships with district leaders, external partners, and vendors to strengthen Region 4’s presence and expand opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, and crisis communications planning and response support to school leaders.
• Build and implement district communications tools and systems.
• Support Region 4’s internal marketing strategy and campaign planning as needed, including contributing to departmental and organizational goals by supporting marketing and communications initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with in-person activation events including conferences, training, and key launches.
• Performall other duties, tasks, and responsibilities assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $89,501 to $107,187 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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