Communications Project Assistant

COMMUNICATION PROJECT ASSISTANT
Full Time 260 days/8 hrs/day

Assists, coordinates, and implements projects generated by the communication and public relations staff, including providing technical support for presentations, e-newsletters, podcasts, websites, digital signage, mass notification systems, and social media; assists with critical proofreading of print and electronic communications; maintaining media archives and various databases.

Duties and Responsibilities:  Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the district's communication plan. Assist with writing and publication for a variety of audiences and purposes (e.g. e-newsletters, community news publications, podcasts, digital signage, social media, marketing materials, staff e-news, news releases). Serve as first point of contact for mass notification system, including system support and training. Perform proofreading and editing tasks for reports and documents, including presentations, e-newsletters, websites, social media, and other electronic communication materials. Maintain an archive of all published media articles written about the district and schools. Assist with departmental activities and preparation for these activities. Perform other communication and project-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  
Requires Associate's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field. Proficient in the use of current technology required for the performance of duties: presentations, e-newsletters, websites, and social media. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail, most notably in proofreading (e.g. proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation). Critical thinking and judgment skills a must. Ability to use technology for editing presentation, e-newsletters, websites, and other social media. Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and be flexible while working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to deal routinely with confidential information, as well as recognize and be sensitive to confidential information. Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, with persons of diverse backgrounds, experiences and agendas. Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day. Ability to perform position responsibilities, including physical factors, work devices, and materials handling. Must be physically working in the building/on site.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in public relations and/or media preferred. Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field preferred. Previous experience with public schools or other public entity preferred. Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guide preferred. Knowledge of a variety of communication platforms preferred (e.g. print, web, social media, video). Working knowledge of the following computer software/programs preferred: Google Apps, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). Video editing and presentation graphics experience preferred. 

Rate of Pay:
$20.16/hour to $21.75 
$20.23/hour to $22.03 with AA degree or educationally relevant AAS degree
$20.59./hour to $25.30 with BA degree

Start Date: 7/1/26

All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs