Communications Coordinator
Position Summary:
Develops and coordinates district-wide communications strategies that elevate engagement, build trust, and reinforce the district’s vision and goals. Oversees campaign planning and execution across multiple platforms, and provides guidance on messaging tone, timing, and impact.
Essential Duties:
Great People (Talent Management):
Plan and execute employee engagement events such as team-building activities, appreciation events, and wellness programs to promote a positive, inclusive work culture.
Great Culture (Systems Leaders):
Cultivate human interest stories across the district for the purpose of posting on social media, district websites, press releases, internal communications, etc.
Write and edit engaging content for various communications platforms, including websites, email, social media, and mobile alerts.
Design engaging and branded webpages that provide helpful information to audiences.
Act as a brand champion and assist with verifying school apparel adheres to brand guidelines.
Great Systems (Support & Accountability):
Manage and maintain district websites to make sure information is accurate, easy to find, and reflects the district’s goals and values.
Ensure branding and messaging align with district goals, vision, and mission, and are consistent across platforms, including web, print, and video.
Write and execute communications campaigns for departments, schools, and the district.
Serve as the communications liaison for the district's departments and schools and coordinate the development of videography, photography, press releases, media advisories, and graphic design needs through project completion.
Manage creative printing services/production to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and according to budget.
Work with and protect sensitive, complex, and confidential information.
Work closely with the Communications team to ensure internal and external messages are clear, consistent, and aligned across all platforms and audiences.
Research vendors, request quotes based on specific jobs, and coordinate with vendors through project completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):
Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, web design or related field.
Four (4) years of relevant experience.
Must have strong technical and AP style writing experience and creative writing ability.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to craft clear, engaging content for various audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must demonstrate knowledge of web design and website platforms and best practices.
*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on a computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Work Environment:
Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
Will require time in office, as well as external meeting locations with community partners or schools throughout the OKC metro area.
May require participation in meetings and activities outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.
Able to bend and stoop, lift 25lbs, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
Reports To: Executive Director of Employee Engagement
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 806
Work Days: 242
FTE: 100
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
