Responsibilities

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
• Work with both the Facilities Department and the Communications Division to support the construction efforts of the district.
• Serve as a proactive liaison to the community and news media for the Facilities Department.
• Coordinate communication efforts to inform and update the community about the district’s construction program through news releases, media tip sheets, media event fact sheets, facilities Web pages, video presentations, social media and other communication methods.
• Coordinate community meetings with staff and others to inform targeted audiences of upcoming and ongoing construction or renovation projects in the neighborhood.
• Work with community, business and government agencies to promote, publicize and generate interest in school construction programs.
• Develop support materials to publicize school construction events and programs, as well as materials needed to educate the public about upcoming sales tax referenda, when applicable.
• Correct factual errors in media reports pertaining to facilities construction program when necessary and appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in media, public relations or a related field within the past ten (10) years.
• Experience writing for and maintaining web sites and/or social media.

Preferred

• Knowledge of successful media, marketing and public relations strategies and practices preferred.
• Experience staging public events or leading meetings preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of construction projects preferred.
• Spanish-language skills preferred.