Engagement Coordinator jobs in Bend, OR

The Creswell School District is seeking highly skilled candidates for a part-time (4 hours per day) Coordinator of Communication, Community Engagement and Student Success Act (SIA) Plan of Action position to join the outstanding staff at Creswell School District for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.

This position is open until filled. 

General Information:

This position serves to coordinate the district’s communications to enhance the relationships between the district and staff, students, parents and community. This position will also serve as the primary contact for community engagement activities and monitoring the SIA Plan implementation.

The ideal candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills and is able to both plan overall communication strategies and produce clear, compelling and accurate content, on tight deadlines, with close attention to audience, goals, messaging and tone. The ideal candidate is able to effectively utilize traditional, current and advanced communication tools and technologies to enhance effective public relations. The ideal candidate has excellent project management skills, an upbeat and collaborative approach, and the ability to work well with interdepartmental teams and contractors. The candidate will be familiar with data collection and accounting procedures associated with grants.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement communications plans and community engagement plans.
2. Plan and produce district publications in print and electronically, coordinating with other staff and contractors such as printers and graphic designers.
3. Write, produce and edit other communications including news releases, reports, articles, correspondence, speeches and presentations.
4. Manage ongoing content development and curation of the district website.
5. Manage the district’s social media pages and presence.
6. Plan and coordinate special projects and events.
7. Respond to public inquiries, commendations and complaints as assigned.
8. Provide communications advice and support to department directors, school principals and staff, especially regarding school crisis communications and other immediate issues.
9. Provide communications support during emergencies, working closely with others in the incident command structure to disseminate accurate information in a timely fashion.
10. Work with all members of the school community in promoting good public relations.
11. Works with administration to report various information regarding the district’s performance and the performance of the district’s students.
12. Acts as administrative support (coordinates/manages the Student Success Act (SIA Accounts) and other grants.
13. Prepare reports that communicates analyses and research findings in a manner that is clear, concise and appropriate to the audience.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college/university.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading in Associated Press style, standard business styles and colloquial styles.
3. Ability to effectively and concisely summarize and communicate district goals, policies, practices and programs to staff and the community.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work effectively in a team setting.
5. Proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a high-energy, high-volume, fast-paced environment.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, priorities and workloads.
7. Excellent organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills to coordinate and complete multiple simultaneous projects.
8. Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with other staff and stakeholders, including those from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.
9. Ability to exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters.
10. Ability to respond effectively with calm, tact and sound judgment in stressful situations. 11. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations, mass communications, and community relations including internal and external communications programs.
11. Experience in skill building and maintaining positive relationships.
12. Knowledge and understanding of public education goals, objectives and policies.
13. Knowledge of the district and the local community.

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Internal applicants shall submit a letter of interest via the TalentED Recruit and Hire portal. Please contact Breanna Manzone with questions.

Creswell School District is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Creswell School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Breanna Manzone, 541-895-6002, bmanzone@creswell.k12.or.us.

CSD maintains compliance with ORS 333-019-1030 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff.