District 36 has an
opening for a part-time Community Relations Communications Coordinator to
coordinate internal and external communication and public relations for The
Winnetka Public Schools. This is a shared, twelve-month, hourly, independent
contract position that reports to the Superintendent.
Annual salary
for this position is approximately $40,000.
Qualifications
expected of the applicant are:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in English, journalism, communication, marketing, public relations or
the like
·
Experience
as a writer or journalist
·
Use
appropriate English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling and editing, and
proofreading techniques
·
Communicate
effectively in oral and written form
·
Excellent
communication and public relation skills
·
Possess
strong interpersonal and organizational skills
·
Demonstrate
strong desktop publishing skills, graphic production, branding and design
skills
·
Have strong
knowledge of website applications, website development preferred
·
Photography
and/or video production skills preferred
Responsibilities:
·
Develop,
implement and monitor a comprehensive communication plan
·
Encourage
and facilitate positive two-way communication within the district and between
School District 36 and the public it serves
·
Plan the
development and communication of information designed to keep the public
informed of school district programs, accomplishments and communications goals
·
Initiate
and manage district communications with parents, students, businesses,
community leaders and other district stakeholders
·
Serve as
the initial contact for all media questions and requests for information
·
Disseminate
information in response to media inquiries; Develop and maintain relationships with
the local media
·
Assist with
internal and external newsletter creation and distribution
·
Represent
District 36 at public events, meetings and intergovernmental meetings and
facilitate dialogue between the District and related groups
·
Provide
support to Superintendent when using the District instant alert system
·
Monitor
website communications and collaborate with Web Content Coordinator to develop
website
·
Assess the
effectiveness and efficiency of communication efforts and improve as necessary
·
Engage in
positive communications and partnership with the other part-time Communications
Coordinator
·
Collaborate
with and serve on the School BoardCommunications Committee
Interested
applicants should complete the online application at www.winnetka36.org and
include a letter of interest and resume by July 15, 2012.