Community Engagement Specialist
Community Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
The Community Engagement Specialist will assist with coordinating business partnerships donations and sponsorships; community engagement events; and communications programs and activities that support the strategic mission and goals of the School Division. At the discretion of the Chief of Communications and Community Engagement this position may be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary to fulfill the needs of the Division.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists with implementing community engagement opportunities and programs that support the Divisions strategic plan
- Cultivates and promotes positive relationships with community organizations and businesses.
- Coordinates the Partners In Education program
- Manages the SCPS ROVER Community Bus request calendar and coordinates visits
- Secures donations and sponsorships for various programs activities and meetings
- Coordinates and facilitates special events meetings and activities
- Assists with managing the annual editorial calendar
- Develops staff and community e-newsletters
- Creates event promotional materials e-newsletters press releases school news and social media posts
- Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Secures volunteers to support Division initiatives
- Seeks out opportunities and newsworthy stories in the division
- Develops relationships with school administrators to support student and staff initiatives
- Works with the chief of communications and community engagement to develop and analyze community engagement activities communications to include social media and events
- Demonstrates professionalism tact and diplomacy while representing the SCPS in meetings through written correspondence and other roles
- Communicates verbally and in writing with the business and organizations to communicate agreement requirements resolve inquiries and report progress
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in Communication Marketing Business Administration Public Relations or other related field
- Two (2) years of recent and successful job experience with increasing levels of responsibility ideally on a communications team or related business area
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website at Terms: Employment may be offered as a 12-Month (243 Day) contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.
Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
