Communication Coordinator

Please apply online at : Communication CoordinatorContract Period: 137daysSupervisor: SuperintendentCertification Requirements: NoneThe communication liaison is responsible for providing vision and management for the districts communications and community relations efforts through effective collaboration with the districts stakeholders. The primary function is to provide communication assistance and support to the Superintendent conveying information regarding SAU and district functions and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing SAU-wide communication assisting with annual reporting conducting surveys coordinating crisis communications and maintaining SAU 39 website and social media. The communications liaison will work closely with the superintendent and SAU 39 leadership team the communication team to implement the SAU 39 Communication Plan. Additionally will manage coordinate and support special projects and :- A bachelors degree or higher is preferred with significant experience working with community/public relations.- 1-3 years of successful experience working with community relations and a demonstrated ability to develop a positive community relations Responsibilities:- Participate in district leadership activities and provide community relations input on decision-making processes.- Manage the administration and content of the districts website.- Direct communications districtwide through electronic written and web-based/social media applications.- Create prepare and edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences including district and special publications employee newsletters/intranet postings and other communications venues.- Attend events and activities and take/prepare photos. Create and maintain a bank of photos and graphics that can be used for media and district publication purposes adhering to FERPA guidelines.- Assist staff and administration in creating positive communication opportunities with parents community and memberships in various business and civic organizations and attend functions to help build positive relationships between the organizations and the school districts.- Establish relationships with local media representatives and generate media interest in positive SAU 39 school district stories. - Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source.- Keep a record of all media appearances and post appropriate media coverage on the website.- Plan and direct the development and communication of informational programs including but not limited to appearances to help maintain favorable public opinion as SAU 39 actionizes the mission.- Plan and conduct market and public opinion research to determine public awareness and opinions about district programs and operations current and proposed for the future and communicate results to the administration and the public.- Align district community relations activities and goals to the Framework for Progress- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism:- Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative cooperation dependability efficiency and productivity.- Follow the confidentiality guidelines as established by SAU 39- Attend relevant training sessions meetings and professional growth activities as requested/required.- When interacting with students parents faculty administration and co-workers perform - Works effectively as a team contributor on assignments.- Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.- Interacts professionally with other employees families and citizens.- Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.- Perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

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