Communications Coordinator - District Office

Communications Coordinator - District Office

Basehor-Linwood is currently seeking a District Office Communications Coordinator to begin immediately.

Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports to: Superintendent of School

Position Summary: Facilitates communication with district’s internal and external public in order to generate a climate of understanding of the district’s efforts to provide each student with the best possible education in a complex multi-cultural society

Qualifications:

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree preferred;
  English
  - Journalism
  - Communications background preferred
• Excellent skills in grammar- writing- desktop publishing- communications and interpersonal skills
• Excellent skill in using design programs such as Adobe Illustrator
  - In Design
  - Canva- and Photoshop
• Excellent skills in website organization and social media
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective communication
• Desire and ability to work with students and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the district Superintendent
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Ability to plan- organize- and see that activities are completed
• Proficient in data collection and reporting
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications

Essential Functions:

Provide means for clear communications with patrons- staff and students by coordinating preparation of district communication information- including brochures- external- internal and eNewsletters and other publications- developing news releases- creating Board Briefs- taking pictures of district events and keeping the Superintendent informed of all related activities.

Manages district’s digital presence including district website- district Facebook page
- Instagram
- Superintendent’s Messages- and community events.

• Assists with the coordination of websites to promote continuity in publication and communication amongst buildings.
• Attends all Education Foundation meetings
• Acts as Secretary/Treasurer
• Coordinates communication between internal and external publics (including social media)
• Disburses all scholarships to recipient universities through Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (each June)
• Assists with Scholarship Golf Classic coordination (June-October)- Major Saver discount card fundraiser (April)- and Appreciation Breakfast.

Maintains open lines of communication with community organizations

• Provides prompt responses to requests for information about the district- its policies and its programs
• Prepares reports as requested for administrative team and Board of Education concerning plans and procedures to facilitate communication with internal and external public
• Serves as liaison with potential students and their families- arranging and conducting tours of buildings- providing information about the district- and promoting the district to newcomers to assist them in decision making when it comes to school selection
• Works with Superintendent
  - Board of Education and community committees in all phases of preparation for bond issues projects for the school district
• Coordinates district surveys of staff- parents- and community
• Upon direction from the Superintendent serves as an information liaison between the school district staff and the community
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Director of Teaching and Learning may designate
• Prepare BOE agendas and update policies as approved
• Plan and coordination of KTOY tours.

General Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal & telephone skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency in ability to gather information to produce excellent school district publications
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to use office- classroom- media equipment- and word processing
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Works effectively with community organizations.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Supports the value of education.
• Supports the mission and vision of USD #458.
• Keeps abreast of new information- best practices- innovative ideas- and techniques.
• Adheres…