Communications Specialist, District Office

• Community Relations and Engagement Department, 8 hrs./day (Full Benefits) at Manteca Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Ciana Jacques Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $28.04
• $39.11 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 25, ($28.04
• $39.11) per hour. Inside candidates who are promoted to a higher range may receive a 2 1/2% to 5% increase in their current hourly rate of pay. Length of Work Year 8 hrs./day, 12-month basis (246 work days) Employment Type Full Time Classified Location District Office
• Community Relations and Engagement Department Posting Number #090326-05 Work Shift Monday
• Friday, 8:30 a.m.
• 5:30 p.

m. (1 hour lunch) Note Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) or Cash compensation in lieu of benefit enrollment (with proof of verified current coverage) About the Employer MUSD works in partnership with families and the community to ensure a meaningful, measurable, student-centered program that aligns to grade-level standards, places safety as a priority, and supports all emerging students. Our diverse community spans the cities of Stockton, Lathrop, Manteca, and the township of French Camp. Our 25,000 students and over 3,000 staff members learn and work in a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative communication to expand the possible. We offer a variety of traditional and alternative educational settings for students and staff members. Our 30+ schools serve students from diverse cultural backgrounds and from physical areas ranging from rural to urban. The district spans approximately 113 square miles and is located in the southern part of San Joaquin County. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the assigned administrator, assists in the coordination of communication and community relations and related activities; plans and organizes public and District events, assists in writing, creating, and producing public relations materials. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Please attach the following documents to be considered for an interview: 1. Resume 2. One (1) Letter of Recommendation with signature. 3. Typing certificate, 50 NET WPM (not more than two years old)

• Inside clerical candidates
• please call to see if typing certificate is needed.

Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if the above requirements are not attached to your online application by the deadline date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION

AND/OR TRAINING REQUIREMENT

High School Diploma (accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education) or Equivalent and two years of college coursework in public relations, communications, or a related field.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUATION

AND/OR TRAINING

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Two years of public relations, communications, or related field.

DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE

Four years working in media production or related experience.

• Inside clerical candidates
• please call to see if typing certificate is needed.

Typing Certificate Requirements:

1. Five (5) minute typing test. 2. Certificate must contain all of the following: Name of person tested Gross words per minute Net words per minute Duration of test (5 minutes) Name of testing agency Date of test Verifier's signature Typing certificates obtained online will not be accepted. Acceptable testing centers are College/University Test Centers, Employment Agencies, Manteca Adult School. Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Please attach the following documents to be considered for an interview: 1. Resume 2. One (1) Letter of Recommendation with signature. 3. Typing certificate, 50 NET WPM (not more than two years old)

• Inside clerical candidates
• please call to see if typing certificate is needed.

Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if the above requirements are not attached to your online application by the deadline date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION

AND/OR TRAINING REQUIREMENT

High School Diploma (accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education) or Equivalent and two years of college coursework in public relations, communications, or a related field.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUATION

AND/OR TRAINING

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Two years of public relations, communications, or related field.

DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE

Four years working in media production or related experience.

• Inside clerical candidates
• please call to see if typing certificate is needed.

Typing Certificate Requirements:

1. Five (5) minute typing test. 2. Certificate must contain all of the following: Name of person tested Gross words per minute Net words per minute Duration of test (5 minutes) Name of testing agency Date of test Verifier's signature Typing certificates obtained online will not be accepted. Acceptable testing centers are College/University Test Centers, Employment Agencies, Manteca Adult School. Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information If selected for this position, you will be required to provide proof of completion of high school or equivalent program.

PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

(At Employee Cost if hired):

• TB Clearance
• Fingerprinting

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES.

Number of positions at time of opening: 1 or more Available work shift: Monday

• Friday, 8:30 a.m.
• 5:30 p.

m. (1 hour lunch)

Note:

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) or Cash compensation in lieu of benefit enrollment (with proof of verified current coverage) Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on closing date.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Board Policy 0410

• Non Discrimination in

District Programs and Activities:

Manteca Unified School District policies prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at all school sites and school activities based on actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, martial or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any school sponsored activity. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator:

Sean Brown

• Director of Equity and Access
• Equity and Access; 2271 W.

Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0946; sbrown@musd.net

Title II Coordinator:

Jody Burriss, Ed.

D.

• Senior Director:

  Certificated Administrator
• Special Education; 2271 W.

Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0722; jburriss@musd.net 504

Coordinator:

Jessica Red, MSN, RN, PHN, RCSN;

Coordinator:

Certificated Administrator

• Student Services; jred@musd.

net 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0782 Comments and Other Information If selected for this position, you will be required to provide proof of completion of high school or equivalent program.

PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

(At Employee Cost if hired):

• TB Clearance
• Fingerprinting

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES.

Number of positions at time of opening: 1 or more Available work shift: Monday

• Friday, 8:30 a.m.
• 5:30 p.

m. (1 hour lunch)

Note:

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) or Cash compensation in lieu of benefit enrollment (with proof of verified current coverage) Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on closing date.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Board Policy 0410

• Non Discrimination in

District Programs and Activities:

Manteca Unified School District policies prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at all school sites and school activities based on actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, martial or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any school sponsored activity. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator:

Sean Brown

• Director of Equity and Access
• Equity and Access; 2271 W.

Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0946; sbrown@musd.net

Title II Coordinator:

Jody Burriss, Ed.

D.

• Senior Director:

  Certificated Administrator
• Special Education; 2271 W.

Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0722; jburriss@musd.net 504

Coordinator:

Jessica Red, MSN, RN, PHN, RCSN;

Coordinator:

Certificated Administrator

• Student Services; jred@musd.net 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0782 Links Related To This Job Salary
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