Job description

Job Title: Community Partnership Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Communications Date Revised: April 2020

Dept./School: Public Information Office

Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for assisting in gathering, developing and disseminating information about San Marcos CISD programs and services to appropriate target audiences

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, parents, or the public

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

Thorough knowledge of media relations and public relations functions

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Familiar with Adobe Suite, Microsoft applications; plus able to adapt and learn new software, required

Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform repairs to audio and video equipment

Experience:
3 years journalism or communications experience

Work related experience with Census

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Public and Community Relations

Assist with production, publication, and distribution of district publications and news releases.

Ensure that public information activities contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.

Take photographs/video for district publications, presentations, and displays. Record meetings or programs (both video and audio) throughout the district.

Design, prepare, and edit district publications including newsletters, recruitment brochures, programs for special events, and other publications.

Acts as writer and editors of stories for newsletter, website, external publications, social media, and more.

Provides administrative assistance to the Executive Director of Communications.

Contributes to the District website.

Must be able to attend events and meetings outside of normal works hours, such as Board Meetings, public hearings, school and District events with reliable transportation.

Assists in the coordination of District events.

Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned including the Census and special events.

Present, educate and schedule information sessions to assist and support parents and/ or community with completing the Census.

Policies, Reports, and Law

Develop and publicize reports related to the performance of the district and articulate district goals and objectives.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; camera; video camera

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to prioritize and handle a variety of duties simultaneously, ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Repetitive hand motions; prolonged sitting and use of computer; moderate lifting; works with frequent in interruptions ; May work prolonged or irregular hours ; frequent district wide and statewide travel.

School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices.

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