Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services

Region 4 Education Service Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services to support the Marketing and Communications teams. You will generate leads, present to districts, close new business and renewals, and strengthen relationships with schools and external partners.

The role requires a seasoned marcomm professional with 5 years of experience, strong written and verbal skills, and expertise in crisis communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field.
• 5 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Proven track record of success in meeting or exceeding financial goals.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Crisis communications and executive advisory experience.
• Financial and business acumen.

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

Executive advisory experience

Financial acumen

Business acumen

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

Job Goal:

The Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services is a seasoned marcomm professional who supports the Marketing and Communications teams at Region 4 ESC by providing direct services to schools and school systems in our region. This role is responsible for generating leads, presenting to prospective and existing customers, closing new business and renewals, while strengthening relationships with districts, partners, and external stakeholders. The Coordinator will execute proven marketing and communications tactics that further our school systems and their goals, including but not limited to: marketing, communications, family and community engagement, and crisis work. Reporting to the Chief - Strategic Communications & Engagement, this entrepreneurial position will 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 or marketing experience
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives
• Proven track record of 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
• Expertise in 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.
• Perform all 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