Community Relations Coordinator

Charlottesville City Schools • Charlottesville, VA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Relations Coordinator informs and inspires stakeholders about how Charlottesville City Schools supports student achievement. Through a variety of communications channels, the Coordinator shares the Division’s accomplishments, engages the community in its decision-making, and builds public support for its initiatives.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills that include the ability to work under strict deadlines, work independently and make decision in accordance with laws, policies, regulations and established procedures
• Strong attention to detail as an editor and proofreader
• Good technical skills in areas relevant to communications, such as basic photography, videography, web maintenance, social media, basic graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Knowledge of various media production including print, video, and web, and aptitude to apply in an innovative and cost-effective manner
• Knowledge of commonly used electronic applications supporting public affairs and strategic communications
• Ability to communicate with division leadership and the community with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the media, other office personnel, employees and the general public
• Ability to work effectively to deliver measurable results in demanding environments with diplomacy and adaptability, while handling multiple tasks, prioritizing activities and meeting deadlines
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications or closely related field and at least three years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Responsibilities

• Run Charlottesville City Schools’ newsroom, developing and executing stories to share through the Division’s communications channels and/or to pitch to news outlets
• Write and edit copy for Division communications (including leadership messages, publications, newsletters, press releases, and advertisements)
• Manage the Office of Community Relations’ graphic design, video production, and photography, both by executing these tasks and working with vendors
• Manage Division social media channels
• Build strong relationships with local media
• Act as Division communications lead when Supervisor is unavailable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree