Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage communications projects and community engagement activities for assigned school district partners and ESD 112 programs, including planning, coordination, progress tracking, and timelines.
• Gather, write, edit, and produce content and digital assets for school district and ESD 112print and electronic communications.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for ESD 112 programs and assigned district partners, coordinating related projects and activities.
• Oversee content drafting and management for school district and ESD digital and print communications, including websites, intranets, digital newsletters/newsrooms, mailers, and other printed assets.
• Develop and manage social media strategies and social media accounts, including goal and content planning, multimedia production, posting and performance reporting, and performance reporting.
• Conduct market and public opinion research using survey tools to assess program outcomes and analyze, interpret, and report data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, community members, and the news media; coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to meet communications goals and deadlines.
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts for school districts and ESD 112.
• Capture, edit, and produce video content for school district and ESD 112 digital communications, in alignment with strategic communication goals, brand standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field.
• Project management experience that includes managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience developing and managing electronic newsletter and print publication services.
• Experience planning, creating, publishing, and evaluation social media content.
• Experience with creative writing and AP style.

Preferred

• Recent experience working in the field of public relations and communications.
• Knowledge of K-12 public education, school district operations, and community engagement practices.
• Recent experience in social media management and best practices.
• Experience creating accessible multimedia content, including graphic design and photography, using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
• Ability to advise and collaborate with leaders, staff, and community partners on clear, audience-centered communications.