Communication Clerk

TITLE:

Communication Clerk

CLASSIFICATION

: Non-Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

: 12-month employee, Full Time 40 hrs./wk. Classified Compensation Plan Experience and Education

REPORTS TO

Director - Communications

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the clerk will do a variety of moderately difficult clerical work and related work as required and directed by the Director - Communications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Provide general clerical services to the Communications Coordinator, including composition of routine correspondence and word processing of documents. Update and file records. Serve as public relations liaison in answering telephones, taking messages, and returning telephone calls. Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar that highlights student and alumni success stories, innovative teaching practices, program launches, district initiatives, and events. Assist in monitoring social media buzz Help coordinate and represent MUSD at special events (may include evenings and weekends). Assist with the planning and completion of all materials (correspondence, promotional materials, invitations, fliers, and various other items needed) for events and promotional campaigns. Complete purchasing requisitions and maintain records for the Community Relations budget. Gather and edit photos and video footage Assist in preparation of all publications including gathering information, proofreading, limited writing, and photography. Assist with ensuring content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for social promotion. Maintain confidentiality of information. Possess organizational and planning skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written skills Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and two (2) years office experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skills. Bilingual preferred. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

Address:

44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number:

520-568-5100

Email:

tbeckett@musd20.org Section 504/

ADA Coordinator Director of Exceptional Student Services Address:

44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number:

520-568-5100 Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org