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Position Type:

Administrative/Secretarial/Clerical/

Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:

4/30/2024

Location:

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Position Title:Communications Assistant

Immediate Supervisor:Executive Director of Communications

Summary:Support the districts internal and external communication strategies by creating and implementing district communication initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:(Other duties may be assigned.)

• Support the districts Executive Director of Communications with planning, implementing, and executing internal and external communication efforts.
• Create compelling and engaging content for various channels including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and other platforms.
• Help to identify high profile concepts, coordinate and capture photos and video to accompany stories, and ensure content meets established communication goals.
• Create, implement, and optimize the agencys communications campaigns on appropriate social media platforms to ensure the agency is maximizing promotional and awareness opportunities in social and new media.
• Help district staff respond to inquiries from staff and the public.
• Capture district staff and district activities through still photos, video, and through written storytelling.
• Support and attend district, staff and community special events including but not limited to LION Learning, receptions, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and open houses.
• Support internal in-service training for staff on communication best practices.
• Update district website and social media channels.
• Track projects, media exposure and prepare reports summarizing impact of districts communications efforts.
• Update databases, media lists, and provide other essential administrative support for the communications department.
• Serve on assigned district committees.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Minimum Education or Experience:

• BA in public relations, communications, or related field, or a combination of education and/or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years working experience in communications.

Licensure or Certification: N/A

Professional Standards: 1. Quality (Projects a genuine concern for quality.Work is accurate, thorough and well organized. Uses time wisely.Seeks out and takes responsibility for additional projects.Adheres to quality standards / procedures and frequently suggests quality improvement ideas. Develops systems and procedures to ensure high quality work. Consistently completes work on time. Encourages and develops practices for continuous improvement in work processes and systems; demonstrates and fosters creativity and technical excellence. ) 2. Knowledge of job(The job and job-related responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning.) 3. Problem Solving / Independent Judgment(Effectively analyzes and solves problems.Makes high quality decisions in a timely manner.Self-reliant capacities to perceive, discern, or make reasonable decisions. Willing and able to exercise sound judgment. Breaks down complex problems into component parts and develops solutions in a logical/scie