Community Relations Coordinator
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Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator
Location: Central Administration Office
Reports to: Community Relations Supervisor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
The Community Relations Coordinator informs and inspires stakeholders about how Charlottesville City Schools supports student achievement. Through a variety of communications channels the Coordinator shares the Divisions accomplishments engages the community in its decision-making and builds public support for its initiatives.
Essential Functions:
- Run Charlottesville City Schools newsroom developing and executing stories to share through the Divisions communications channels and/or to pitch to news outlets
- Write and edit copy for Division communications (including leadership messages publications newsletters press releases and advertisements)
- Manage the Office of Community Relations graphic design video production and photography both by executing these tasks and working with vendors
- Manage Division social media channels
- Build strong relationships with local media
- Act as Division communications lead when Supervisor is unavailable
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills that include the ability to work under strict deadlines work independently and make decision in accordance with laws policies regulations and established procedures;
- Strong attention to detail as an editor and proofreader
- Good technical skills in areas relevant to communications such as basic photography videography web maintenance social media basic graphic design Adobe Creative Suite etc.;
- Knowledge of various media production including print video and web and aptitude to apply in an innovative and cost-effective manner;
- Knowledge of commonly used electronic applications supporting public affairs and strategic communications;
- Ability to communicate with division leadership and the community with tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the media other office personnel employees and the general public;
- Ability to work effectively to deliver measurable results in demanding environments with diplomacy and adaptability while handling multiple tasks prioritizing activities and meeting deadlines
Education and/or Experience:
Associates degree or Bachelors degree in public relations journalism mass communications or closely related field and at least three years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
This position has regular and frequent contacts with all organizational levels (internal and external) for the purpose of communicating information to meet the goals of the school division. Meetings are expected with the Superintendent Division leadership School Board government officials media and general public. Due to the nature of some meetings and information to be shared diplomacy and tact will be required to resolve concerns.
This position works in-person at the Charlottesville City Schools Administration Office 1562 Dairy Road Charlottesville from 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The position may require attendance at meetings during evening hours and on weekends. If directed the Coordinator will attend School Board meetings or media engagements that are frequently held outside traditional working hours.
Much of the work is completed in a sitting position; however the job also requires standing walking bending stooping and light lifting.
Evaluation:
The Coordinator will be evaluated by the Supervisor.
Contract Length:
12 months/260 days
Date Revised:
January 12 2026
REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB APPLICATION:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three samples of communications work (including at least one writing sample)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
