POSITION DESCRIPTION
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required.
Position Type: Communication Specialist |
Location: Administration Building Salary: $51141 $weeks) 8:00am4:30pm Reports To: Director of Communication & Community Relation Start Date: As soon as possible Date Posted: 04/21/2025 |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrate ability to write and effectively communicate information in a variety of formats and to multiple audiences.
Must possess flexibility in responding to multiple tasks determining priorities and meeting numerous deadlines.
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a variety of situations.
Must demonstrate strong technology skills that support communication processes.
Must possess strong digital skills
Experience with multiple social media platforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in the development and maintenance of communication goals strategies and plans.
Leverage digital outreach tools to build and strengthen communication with internal and external school partners.
Manage and upkeep social media platforms including school district accounts on Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
Manage and upkeep the district website and oversee individual schools website within the district.
Photograph district events for publications and displays.
Write and distribute news releases editorial pieces and columns for use by the media.
Ensure consistent branding both internally and externally in school materials and resources.
Create and oversee the distribution of school communications including monthly newsletters quarterly printed newsletter enrollment fliers promotional materials etc.
Coordinates annual report requirements to the State of Michigan.
Coordinates drill requirements to Oakland County and the State of Michigan.
Assists in the coordination of public relations events including sending invitations corresponding with community stakeholders sharing information with local media outlets reserving venues and supporting audiovisual needs.
Craft external communications presentations etc. for school leadership including the review of outgoing messages and materials.
Provides support in communicating school closures or emergency events including updating social media feeds emails text alerts and updating website content.
Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. May serve as the representative in key stakeholder groups.
Position requires occasional attendance of events and response to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.
Support the enrollment process including the creation of marketing materials
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Participate on committees as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelors Degree in Journalism Communications Marketing or equivalent.
LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:Ability to speak and write to apply mathematical concepts to practical to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk or employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply online at
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Lori Lowe
Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer
2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357
248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)
EMAIL:
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
Communication Specialist
