K-12 Communications & Marketing Strategist

CESA 6; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Wellness program

Accident/Illness insurance

Pet insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

CESA 6 is seeking a Communication and Marketing Consultant to tell school districts’ stories and support strategic plans. The role covers paid, earned, shared, and owned media to inform and inspire diverse stakeholders in K-12 and nonprofit youth-serving contexts.

The position emphasizes collaboration with districts, project management in a hybrid environment, and content creation across multiple formats. Strong writing, design, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, graphic design or related field.
• At least two years work experience in marketing or communication (preferred experience in K-12 or higher education)
• Portfolio of Marketing and Communications and/or design work required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Strong customer service focus with commitment to build long-term relationships with districts
• Growth mindset with dedication to professional development and continual learning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and exceed expectations
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and revise projects as needed
• Ability to represent CESA 6 with integrity, humility, positivity and passion

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CESA 6 agency and school district team members to achieve marcom goals and KPIs
• Meet deadlines while managing a variety of agency and district projects in a fast-paced and hybrid environment
• Audit communication/marketing needs and create strategic plans
• Execute strategic plans
• Write and edit content - press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts, video and radio ad scripts, website content, newsletters, annual reports and more
• Maintain social media content as needed
• Maintain website content as needed
• Take photos/video as needed
• Serve as primary contact with assigned districts
• Maintain strong agency/district/client relationships
• Attend meetings remotely and in-person on site as needed
• Commit to professional development and continual learning in evolving technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Marketing experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

CESA 6 is seeking a Communication and Marketing Consultant to tell school districts’ stories and support strategic plans. The role covers paid, earned, shared, and owned media to inform and inspire diverse stakeholders in K-12 and nonprofit youth-serving contexts.

The position emphasizes collaboration with districts, project management in a hybrid environment, and content creation across multiple formats. Strong writing, design, and relationship-building skills are essential.