School Communications Coordinator

Marlborough, MA

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the districtwide communications strategy and public relations program, guiding messaging for the Superintendent and district leadership, and shaping community engagement and crisis communications.

  • Lead the district-wide plan development, updates, and content governance across websites, social, and print.
  • Own media relations, stakeholder engagement, and event content that highlights district initiatives and student achievements.
  • Measure reach and effectiveness of communications, optimize accessibility and platform performance, and advise on crisis messaging.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and annually update the districtwide communications and public relations plan in collaboration with the Superintendent.
  • Serve as a communications and public relations advisor to the Superintendent and district leadership team.
  • Lead proactive community relations efforts that promote district successes, initiatives, and student achievement.
  • Support the Superintendent with public messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Create, edit, and manage written content, photography, and video for district publications, websites, social media, marketing, and archival purposes in compliance with FERPA guidelines.
  • Manage and maintain district communication platforms, including the website, social media accounts, district app, and other digital communication tools.
  • Coordinate media outreach and cultivate positive relationships with local news outlets, community organizations, PTOs, booster groups, and other stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to increase public awareness and recognition of district programs, events, and accomplishments.
  • Plan, promote, and attend district events to gather and share content across communication channels.
  • Collaborate with principals and school leaders to develop consistent messaging and content for school and district communication platforms.
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Marlborough Public Schools

Marlborough Public Schools is a district of nearly 5,000 students, served by an early childhood center, four K-5 elementary schools, one 6-8 middle school, and a high school of grades 9-12, with an additional alternative program for high school students.

Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
412 employees