Elementary Yearbook Advisor

Mineral County School District; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Mineral County School District is seeking a Yearbook Advisor to report directly to the School Principal. This role involves guiding and overseeing the production of the school yearbook, including managing staff, planning content, and ensuring timely completion. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

The advisor will recruit students, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain records while ensuring compliance with school policies. Proficiency in design software and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in using design and layout software required.
• Ability to inspire and motivate student participation.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in the planning, design, and layout of the yearbook.
• Oversee the selection of themes, content, and photography.
• Encourage creativity and collaboration among students.
• Maintain accurate records of yearbook sales and expenditures.

Skills

Strong organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Leadership skills

Job description

Position Overview

The Yearbook Advisor reports directly to the School Principal at the site they are assigned and is responsible for guiding and overseeing the production of the school yearbook. This includes managing the yearbook staff, planning the content, and ensuring the timely completion of the yearbook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Yearbook Production

• Guide students in the planning, design, and layout of the yearbook.
• Oversee the selection of themes, content, and photography.
• Ensure deadlines are met for each stage of production.

Student Management

• Recruit and train students to be part of the yearbook staff.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
• Encourage creativity and collaboration among students.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with the school administration, teachers, coaches/advisors, and students to gather content.
• Communicate with the yearbook publishing company to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Promote the yearbook and manage sales and distribution.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records of yearbook sales and expenditures.
• Ensure all activities comply with school policies and safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge of

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using design and layout software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.
• Leadership and motivational skills to inspire student participation.

Ability to

• Work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish general schedules and priorities.
• Perform complex or varied tasks.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Comply with the school’s customer service standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials. Some reach for items above and below desk level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary. The manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer using word processing and databases. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) is occasionally required.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Work is performed under the following conditions.

Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings and to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud for occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments.

Hazards: Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Blood-Borne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work. You will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided annually.