Communications Specialist – Central Office Position Available In Whitfield, Georgia

Communications Specialist•Central Office
Dalton
Central Office•Dalton, Georgia This job is also posted in Dalton Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5219812

Application Deadline:

Jun 19, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description
Communications Specialist•Central Office
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Job Purpose:

Supports the Executive Director of Communications in writing, editing, designing, and coordinating the production of district communications. Assists in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and staffing special system and/or media events for the district.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the preparation of communications and public relations materials to include news releases, brochures, flyers, presentations, newsletters, and other information as appropriate/needed.
2. Attends Board of Education meetings and prepares official minutes of the meeting. Also, prepares invitations, certificates, and presentations for Board recognitions at the meetings.
3. Assists in the writing and graphic design of promotional or informational materials for printing and distribution.
4. Maintains district website and supports school webmasters.
5. Assists with social media communications for district.
6. Coordinates school-community and employee meetings (includes after hours).
7. Responds to requests for information about the district and compiles district information packets.
8. Maintains database records and files including mailing lists and publication distribution information.
9. Provides photographic support district-wide, attends on-site functions as needed, and assists in the maintenance and development of an up-to-date photographic library to meet district communications/marketing project needs.
10. Shoots and edits video productions, as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field
2. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills
3. Experience with graphic and web design, and social media management
4. Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft software programs (Word,
5. Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel); Adobe InDesign, Photoshop; audio/visual equipment
6. Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with other employees, administrative personnel, and the public
7. Ability to shoot and edit video using appropriate software
8. Ability to organize and coordinate meetings and events
9. Advanced interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Work Calendar:

This position works 225 days.
Open until filled:
Review of applications and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time.
This position is posted for the­ 2024-2025 school year.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$21.20 to $25.90 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required