Strategic Communications Coordinator: District Partnerships

REGION 4 ESC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

REGION 4 ESC in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Coordinator for Strategic Communications Services to support Marketing and Communications teams and serve schools across the region.

The role focuses on generating leads, presenting to prospective and existing customers, closing new business and renewals, and strengthening relationships with districts, partners, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Canva and project-management tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities that expand Region 4’s reach while managing key client relationships with districts, partners, and vendors.
• Provide crisis communications guidance, messaging development, and district capacity-building support.
• Build and maintain relationships with district leaders, external partners, and vendors to strengthen Region 4’s presence and expand opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, and crisis communications planning and response support to school leaders.
• Build and implement district communications tools and systems.
• Support Region 4’s internal marketing strategy and campaign planning as needed, including contributing to departmental and organizational goals by supporting marketing and communications initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with in-person activation events including conferences, training, and key launches.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and responsibilities assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Crisis communications

Financial acumen

Microsoft 365

Canva

Asana

Monday.com

Wrike

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Asana

Monday.com

Wrike

Job description

REGION 4 ESC in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Coordinator for Strategic Communications Services to support Marketing and Communications teams and serve schools across the region.

The role focuses on generating leads, presenting to prospective and existing customers, closing new business and renewals, and strengthening relationships with districts, partners, and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Canva and project-management tools is required.