Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Communications and/or the Superintendent, coordinate community outreach efforts and cultivate partnerships with business and professional entities; produce written, video and photographic content for use across district communications platforms; assist with planning, organizing, controlling and directing the District's public relations and public information efforts of the District; inform and educate employees, parents, students, media, businesses and the general public regarding District programs, policies, expectations and successes.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Graduation from High School or equivalent and supplemented by college-level coursework in Communication, Journalism or related field. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of successful and responsible experience in public information, public relations, or related field, or equivalent administrative or practical experience which would demonstrate exposure to and utilization of required skills, knowledge, and abilities in performing job related duties and responsibilities. Experience in educational setting highly desirable.
Other:
Experience using Google suite; appropriate applications of artificial intelligence and emerging communication technologies and social media platforms. Adobe Design programs (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), and video editing software and programs preferred. Any combination of training and/or experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Class C driver's license.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All applications must be submitted online at www.edjoin.org. The following documents must be attached to your online application: 1) Letter of interest; 2) Resume; 3) Minimum of two current letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last two years (electronic signatures are not acceptable; undated letters will not be accepted); 4) Copy of official transcript or diploma showing showing any college coursework completed and/or degrees earned. Failure to attach all required documents will result in your not moving forward in the selection process. The resume will not take the place of a completed work history section on the application including accurate dates of employment, contact information, and a complete description of your job duties. For assistance in attaching documents to the online application, please contact Edjoin at 1-888-900-8945. Copy of Transcript (copy of official transcripts or diploma showing any college coursework completed and/or degrees earned.) Letter of Introduction (Specific to this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of 2 signed and dated within the last 2 years. Unsigned/dated letters and electronic signatures will not be accepted) Resume (Resume must be current) Comments and Other Information The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Title IX Compliance Officer:
Brandon Dade, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 1212 Valencia Dr., Colton, CA 92324. State law requires all of our employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation. Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis based upon an inter-dermal test must be furnished at time of employment. Public Law 99-603 (Immigration, Naturalization & Control Act of 1986) requires that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, provide proof of work eligibility. Therefore, if hired please be prepared to present appropriate documentation verifying identity and ability to work legally in the U.S. Any applicant who contacts a Board Member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.
