District Communications Consultant

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a District Communications Consultant to help develop and implement a district-wide communication plan. The role supports the superintendent in overseeing all forms of communication, including electronic media, print, video and web content.

The position focuses on timely, meaningful information for students, staff, parents and community members, with duties ranging from speeches to newsletters and branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, Board of Education, administration, parents and community members using multiple media forms.
• Develop and manage a district communication strategy to provide timely information internally and externally.
• Deliverables include speeches, video scripts, print, streaming media, presentations, newsletters and website content.
• Board may consider alternatives as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, review and maintain a comprehensive district communication strategy.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the district communication strategy with the superintendent.
• Assist in research and development of communications including graphics, streaming video and written information.
• Assist branding development and its use in all communications.
• Develop internal and external communications to promote District 308 and inform stakeholders.
• Attend Board meetings and prepare reports as requested.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multimedia communication

Social media

Public speaking

Job description

• Work with the Superintendent and Board of Education to develop, evaluate, review and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy for District 308.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to coordinate and oversee all aspects of the district communication strategy to ensure timely and meaningful communication to all stakeholders associated with District 308.
• Assist the superintendent through research and development of communications which include graphics, streaming video, written information, electronic information, etc.
• Assist in the branding development for the district and work with the superintendent to promote, oversee, and implement its use in all communications.
• Work with the superintendent to develop an internal and external communications designed to promote District 308 and inform internal and external stakeholders regarding events and initiatives.
• Attend Board meetings and prepare such reports as requested by the Superintendent.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Job Goal: The District Communications Consultant will help to develop and implement a district-wide communication plan which will address both internal and external communications. The Consultant will work directly with the superintendent to oversee all forms of communication including: electronic media, print media, social media, web page and/or any other communication outlet contained within the communication plan.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Skills necessary to communicate effectively with students, staff, Board of Education, administration, parents and community members utilizing multiple forms of media (i.e. print, recorded, digital, social media, etc.).
• The ability to help develop and manage a communication strategy that will provide timely and meaningful information regarding all aspects of the education process both internally and externally.
• Responsible for deliverables that include, but are not limited to, speeches, video scripts, print, streaming media, presentations, newsletters, articles and website as requested by the superintendent.
• Such alternatives as the Board may find appropriate

Salary/Benefits

Hourly rate: $25.00 - $30.00