CL22653 Communications Coordinator Administration

Position #22653: Communications Coordinator

Posting Dates:10/24/2025 10/30/2025 (Or Until Filled)
Location: Communications Department / Administration Center
Hours: 8 Hours per Day 260 Days per Year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you enjoy creating digital content and supporting communication projects Kennewick School District is seeking a Communications Coordinator to assist our Communications this role youll help produce digital content that highlights our schools programs students and staff while ensuring our online platforms stay current and engaging. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical and creative skills who enjoys a fast-paced deadline driven role.

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 skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Samples Required
Applicants are encouraged to include website links to samples of their digital and/or written work (e.g. social media posts newsletters graphics photography or video projects). Finalists may be asked to complete a skills exercise as part of the interview process.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications Digital Media Public Relations or related field.
2. Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
3. Must pass a basic skills test.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
6. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
7. Must pass a background check which includes employee-paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICAITONS REQUIRED

1. At least 1 year of experience in communications or digital media.
2. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks on deadlines.
4. Excellent error-free writing and editing skills.
5. Experience creating graphics using Canva Adobe Creative Cloud or other design tools.
6. Experience with social media platforms and website content management systems.
7. Experience using social media video content tools such as CapCut.
8. Experience using AI tools to improve communication processes and quality.
9. Basic knowledge of AP Style.
10. Basic knowledge of ADA website guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Biliterate in English and Spanish
2. Experience with K-12 educational agencies and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Content Support: Create digital content including photos videos and copy for websites social media and newsletters.
2. Social Media: Create content schedule posts monitor engagement and track basic analytics to support our social media strategy.
3. Websites: Maintain district websites by posting updates maintaining accuracy creating new content/pages and ensuring ADA compliance.
4. Community Communications: Prepare e-newsletters announcements and digital communications for families staff and the community.
5. Graphic Design: Create graphics and other informational materials using the KSD brand standards.
6. Video Production: Produce short-form video content used for social media and other resources.
7. Event Planning: Coordinate district events including attending evening and weekend events as needed.
8. Technical Assistance: Serve as the help desk for the department by providing training and support to staff on digital tools. Troubleshoot technical issues with communication platforms.
9. Project Support: Contribute to creative projects and other district initiatives as assigned.
10. Other Duties as Assigned: Provide support for the communications team as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk for prolonged periods of time push or pull up to 50 lbs. kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense:The employee frequently is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must communicate effectively in person and over telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting:The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The communications coordinator spends a significant amount of time in an office setting performing communications functions. They also travel locally to district buildings event sites and other locations in our community.

• Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally works beyond normal workday. Occasionally attends night meetings or activities. Occasional travel to various locations and school site required.

Kennewick School Districts Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:Dr. Thomas Brillhart- ()

Section 504 Title IX:BJ Wilson - ()

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits visit School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified/Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^thAvenue

Kennewick WA 99336

Required Experience:

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