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Coordinator, Communications

Employer
Loudoun County Public Schools
Location
Ashburn, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title Coordinator, Communications Location Ashburn, VA, US Organization Name Administration Building Department Description Office of the Superintendent
Brief Description This position provides a full range of professional support to the Public Information Office. The Coordinator will support various types of communication programs and functions to produce and uphold satisfactory public relations for the
school division within the LCPS community.

Detailed Description The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
* Assists in the development and maintenance of communication goals, strategies and plans.
* Develops presentations, social media campaigns, news releases, background papers, fact sheets, website content, and other information-sharing tools.
* Assists in the coordination of public relations events, including sending invitations, corresponding with community stakeholders, sharing information with local media outlets, reserving venues, and supporting audiovisual needs.
* Works with graphic designers to support the LCPS brand in publication development.
* Collaborates with LCPS administrators and departments to identify and develop communications content to be shared publicly.
* Provides support in communicating school closures or emergency events, including updating social media feeds, emails, text alerts, and updating website content.
* Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. May serve as the representative in key stakeholder groups.
* Position requires frequent attendance of events and response to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

Job Requirements Below are the qualifications for this position:
* Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, marketing, communication or related field
* Five years of professional experience in marketing, communication or other related experience
* Excellent communication and organization skills
* Demonstrated good judgement in handling sensitive subjects as an organization's representative
* Experience in media relations and as a spokesperson for a large organization
* Experience and knowledge in managing, developing, and executing social media campaigns
* Experience in planning and directing internal (employee) communication programs
* Knowledge of the LCPS community, community development issues, and experience working with diverse communities.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use social media management tools
* Demonstrated effective project management skills, from concept and planning through tactical execution and evaluation, including managing the work of various professionals in the development and delivery of publications and web content
* Possesses the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school and administrative personnel at multiple levels of the organization, as well as external stakeholders
* Strong journalistic writing skills
* Strong skills with MS Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
* Valid driver's license
Physical requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers
accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Itinerant travel is required, and the employee is frequently required to change locations and adapt to multiple environments across schools and offices. Ability to drive and navigate to multiple locations occasionally within a single
day is required.

Additional Details Administrator Salary Scale , Universal Level 16
FLSA Exempt Status: exempt
Supervisor: Director, Communication and Community Engagement
The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.
The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.
The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel:571-252-1100

How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:
  • Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
Interview Date School Year SY_2021-2022 School Year 2021-2022 Job Type Administrative Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day 248 days / 8 hours Amount of Travel

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