Director of Communications and Community Engagement

Location: Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, MI 49127

Work Week: Part-time, not to exceed 20 hours per week. 12 months/ 190 days - flexibility to design days to be most productive and efficient

Job Description:

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  Community Relations

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  Develops and implements the District's digital voice to strengthen its image and branding
• Works with District leadership to create and publish District reports and communications
• Gathers and publishes “stories” to strengthen the District image and branding
• Develops and implements information campaigns to engage the community and generate support for District initiatives
• Coordinates systems of communication within the administrative team

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  Media Relations and Marketing

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  Manages multimedia productions for marketing and events
• Maintains District’s social media presence, capturing the spirit of the District through photos and creating videos
• Creates a climate of cooperation between the media and the District
• Promotes diversity through District communications
• Writes and distributes press releases
• Organizes proactive media relations and crisis communications
• Manages all District marketing activities

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  Other

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  Reports to the Superintendent
• Provides training on customer service, marketing, and communications to staff
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or related field
• Experience with School District communications and operations
• Experience with digital marketing, social media, video production, photography
• Ability to speak effectively to groups
• Able to work independently and within a team environment
• Organizational and time management skills
• Highly reliable, maintaining confidentiality within a team environment

Beginning Date: March 27, 2023

Deadline for Application: Thursday March 2, 2023

To Apply: Complete an online application for Support Staff at LPSLancers.net -> Employment -> Hire Enterprise

To be considered, applications must include the materials requested on the online application, as well as three letters of recommendation within the past two years. For additional information, contact Julie Powell, Assistant Superintendent, 269-428-1400.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.