Communication Coordinator

Position:   Communication Coordinator 

Work Schedule:     11-month position, 28 hours per week

Summary:

The Communications Coordinator supports district-wide communications and community engagement efforts by collaborating with district stakeholders and providing communications support to the Superintendent and SAU 39 leadership team.

 Key responsibilities include managing internal and external communications, maintaining the district website and social media platforms, supporting annual reports and surveys, assisting with crisis communications, and coordinating special projects and events. The Communications Coordinator works with district leaders and the Communications Team to implement the SAU 39 Communications Plan and promote clear, timely, and effective communication across the school community.  

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher is preferred, with significant experience working with community/public relations.
• 1-3 years of successful experience in community relations and a demonstrated ability to develop a positive community relations campaign.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participate in district leadership activities and provide community relations input on decision-making processes.
• Manage the administration and content of the district's 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 for media and district publications, in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Assist staff and administration in creating positive communication opportunities with parents, community, and stakeholders.
• Maintain 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 stories about SAU 39.  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 implements 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 Success
• Coordinate and assist with emergency, crisis, and safety-related communications in collaboration with district administration, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel.
• Create and manage video, graphic, and other multimedia content to support district communications and community engagement efforts.
• Monitor and analyze website, social media, and communication metrics and provide periodic reports and recommendations to district leadership.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to promote employment opportunities, recruitment initiatives, employee recognition, and staff retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain a districtwide communications calendar to coordinate messaging, events, publications, and community outreach activities.

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, administrators, and co-workers, conduct yourself professionally.

   

Other:

• 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.