Charlottesville City Schools · 5 days ago
Community Relations Coordinator
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expCharlottesville City Schools is dedicated to supporting student achievement, and they are seeking a Community Relations Coordinator to inform and inspire stakeholders. The Coordinator will manage communications channels, share the Division's accomplishments, and engage the community in decision-making processes.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Run Charlottesville City Schools’ newsroom, developing and executing stories to share through the Division’s 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
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills that include the ability to work under strict deadlines, work independently and make decisions 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
Associate's degree or Bachelor's 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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Company
Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville City Schools: neighborhood schools with a global perspective, marked by excellence, innovation, & community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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