Communications Specialist - Portage, United States - Kalamazoo RESA

Kalamazoo RESA
Kalamazoo RESA
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Portage, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Division:
Communications

Position Type:

12 Month


Work Hours:
M-F? 7:30-4:30

(Job Grade: 14)


Summary:


The Communications Specialist works as part of a collaborative communications team to provide the community, students, parents, educators and staff with information about Kalamazoo RESA's Early Childhood and Special Education programs, along with the agency's goals and services.

Other responsibilities include independently curating content to share with the community, designing and producing innovative concepts for the organization's brand, marketing or web development goals, as well as materials for special events and county-wide initiatives.


The position requires a high level of organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple communications initiatives and social media accounts.

The Communications Specialist must also have intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of digital media platforms, design principles and tools.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for developing and distributing internal and external publicity for Kalamazoo RESA or assigned districtrelated activities.
  • Manage and enhance content for multiple social media platforms, focusing on storytelling that highlights the impact of Early Childhood and Special Education programs. Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns that communicate the value and impact of KRESA's programs to diverse audiences, using a variety of digital and print media.
  • Collaborate with educators, administrators, and program staff to gather compelling stories and generate content that resonates with families and community stakeholders.
  • Provide photography and videography support at events and within classrooms, capturing the essence of our educational impact.
  • Travel to various RESA sites to support sitespecific public information needs.
  • Write, edit, and distribute newsletters, publications, and flyers, ensuring they meet brand standards and communication objectives.
  • Assist in planning and executing countywide events and recognition programs such as the Excellence in Education and Significant Educator Awards.
  • Assist local districts with planning and implementing countywide events, e.g. Excellence in Education Awards
  • Regular and consistent attendance
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Skill & Abilities:


  • Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and antiracism
  • Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures
  • Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients
  • Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions
  • Effectively present information in front of groups and engage in audience
  • Ability to communicate effectively including listening
  • Keep administrator abreast of activity
  • Works in a teamoriented fashion
  • Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Displays willingness to support and make decisions with sound judgment in timely manner
  • Performs duties as workload necessitates
  • Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
  • Uses equipment and materials properly
  • Practices safe work habits

Supervisory responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk and sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.


The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.


Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

Pay:
$43, $64,519.20 per year


Experience:


  • Writing skills: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Portage, MI required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Portage, MI 49002: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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