District Communications Specialist

Central Office; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Sick days

Job summary

Franklin Township School District Central Office in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking an Anticipated Public Information Assistant for a 12-month contract to support district communications, maintain websites, update social channels, and assist with emergency alerts.

The role also drafts community correspondence, formats publications, coordinates local media coverage, and helps train staff on district platforms while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Communications, English, Journalism, or Graphic Design with relevant experience.
• Experience updating school websites (Apptegy, Blackboard, SchoolMessenger, Finalsite) for ADA compliance.
• Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite for district materials.
• Experience using social networks to post updates and monitor feedback.
• Experience with automated broadcast systems for emergency alerts.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills under tight deadlines.
• NJ FIRST Act compliance and background clearance required.
• Citizenship/work authorization as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Emergency & Crisis Communications including alert system upkeep.
• Daily Web Operations, Accessibility maintenance and platform support.
• Multimedia Content Production and Digital Asset Management.
• Board Meeting Production Logistics and exhibit formatting.
• Publication Layout, Documentation & Distribution of calendars and handbooks.
• Information Copywriting & Story Showcasing; newsletters and social posts.

Skills

Copywriting

Written communication

Social media management

Video/photo content creation

Training staff

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Communications/English/Journalism/Graphic Design

3 years digital media/office experience (alternative)

Tools

Apptegy

Blackboard

SchoolMessenger

Finalsite

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Franklin Township School District Central Office in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking an Anticipated Public Information Assistant for a 12-month contract to support district communications, maintain websites, update social channels, and assist with emergency alerts.

The role also drafts community correspondence, formats publications, coordinates local media coverage, and helps train staff on district platforms while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.