Communications Specialist: Part-Time/Hybrid: Staunton City Schools at Staunton City & Schools

STAUNTON CITY SCHOOLS

Communications Specialist: Part-Time/Hybrid

Staunton City Schools, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Part-Time/Hybrid Communications Specialist.  Come join our highly professional and nationally recognized team dedicated to serving over 2700 students and 600 employees with “state-of-the-art” technology and technology services. We see Staunton City Schools as an employer of choice, providing a positive work environment that values the knowledge, talents, skills and abilities of employees as they work toward accomplishing the mission of Staunton City Schools. The City of Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts and cultural and culinary delights.

“One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the South” and “20 charming mountain towns to visit this fall”—Southern Living

About the Role:

The Communications Specialist is the hands-on digital storyteller for the school division. Working in a part-time hybrid capacity, sometimes virtual, sometimes on-site, this role ensures our schools’ stories are told consistently and engagingly across social media, the website, and other digital platforms.

The position offers flexibility but also requires availability during evenings and weekends to cover events, push out urgent updates, and ensure the division’s communication stays responsive in real time. If you love content creation, thrive on variety, and can pivot quickly between tasks, this role will keep you energized and inspired.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the division’s social media channels and website with timely, accurate, and engaging content.
• Schedule, post, and monitor daily updates across the division’s digital platforms.
• Work closely with the Technology Department to troubleshoot website issues and provide quality control for content across the division’s digital platforms.
• Create graphics, videos, posts, newsletters, and web stories that highlight student and staff initiatives and celebrations.
• Capture events through photos, video, and live coverage, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Translate complex updates into plain-language, family-friendly communication.
• Ensure consistency with brand standards across all digital platforms.
• Stay current on best practices and trends in digital media.
• Partner with principals, teachers, and staff to identify and amplify success stories from schools.
• Provide real-time support for urgent communication needs, including emergencies and high-profile events.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Strategic Communications to ensure tactical execution aligns with district strategy.

Desired Characteristics, Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• At least three years of experience in social media marketing and digital content creation.
• Creative storyteller who can bring energy and authenticity to school stories.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
• Comfortable working both independently (virtually) and in-person at schools or events.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends as needed.

FLSA:                 Non-Exempt

Hours/Week:       Approximately 28 hours/week

Hiring Range:      $25-$30/hour DOE/DOQ

Start Date:         On or around early October 2025 

Reports To:         Director of Strategic Communications

Benefits:             None

The recruitment will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should submit an online application and resume no later than September 12, 2025.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate. 

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.