Strategic Communications Coordinator - Education Partnerships

Region 4 Education Service Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services to support the Marketing and Communications teams. You will generate leads, present to districts, close new business and renewals, and strengthen relationships with schools and external partners.

The role requires a seasoned marcomm professional with 5 years of experience, strong written and verbal skills, and expertise in crisis communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or related field.
• 5 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Proven track record of success in meeting or exceeding financial goals.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Crisis communications and executive advisory experience.
• Financial and business acumen.

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

Executive advisory experience

Financial acumen

Business acumen

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Asana

Monday.com

Wrike

Job description

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston seeks a Coordinator - Strategic Communications Services to support the Marketing and Communications teams. You will generate leads, present to districts, close new business and renewals, and strengthen relationships with schools and external partners.

The role requires a seasoned marcomm professional with 5 years of experience, strong written and verbal skills, and expertise in crisis communications.