Education Communications Lead (Hybrid) - Community Engagement

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a communications professional to manage districtwide projects and community engagement, coordinating content for print and digital media and ensuring alignment with brand standards.

You will develop strategic communications plans, oversee websites, newsletters, social media, and video content; build relations with district staff and the media; and support crisis communications, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field.
• Project management experience that includes managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience developing and managing electronic newsletters and print publications.
• Experience planning, creating, publishing, and evaluating social media content.
• Experience with creative writing and AP style.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications projects and community engagement activities for assigned school district partners and ESD 112 programs, including planning, coordination, progress tracking, and timelines.
• Gather, write, edit, and produce content and digital assets for school district and ESD 112 print and electronic communications.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for ESD 112 programs and assigned district partners, coordinating related projects and activities.
• Oversee content drafting and management for school district and ESD digital and print communications, including websites, intranets, digital newsletters/newsrooms, mailers, and other printed assets.
• Develop and manage social media strategies and social media accounts, including goal and content planning, multimedia production, posting and performance reporting, and performance reporting.
• Conduct market and public opinion research using survey tools to assess program outcomes and analyze, interpret, and report data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, community members, and the news media; coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to meet communications goals and deadlines.
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts for school districts and ESD 112.
• Capture, edit, and produce video content for school district and ESD 112 digital communications, in alignment with strategic communication goals, brand standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Skills

Project management

Oral and written communication

Content development

Social media content

Creative writing and AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field

Job description

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington is seeking a communications professional to manage districtwide projects and community engagement, coordinating content for print and digital media and ensuring alignment with brand standards.

You will develop strategic communications plans, oversee websites, newsletters, social media, and video content; build relations with district staff and the media; and support crisis communications, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular travel