Middle School Yearbook Advisor

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Yearbook Advisor will oversee all aspects of yearbook production, including layout and design, copy, photography, publicity, sales, and distribution. This role involves providing guidance and mentorship to student staff, fostering a collaborative and creative environment, and training students in various yearbook roles and responsibilities. The advisor will help students develop skills that extend beyond yearbook production, ensure content is accurate, relevant, and appropriate, and manage deadlines to ensure timely completion of all tasks. Additionally, the advisor will develop an annual yearbook calendar, manage the yearbook budget, coordinate with school administration, and promote yearbook sales through student-created campaigns. This position also requires clear and frequent communication with the yearbook staff, serving as a liaison between the staff, school administration, and yearbook publishers, and handling public relations issues and community feedback. The advisor is also expected to participate in continuous study, attend conferences or workshops, promote awareness about the yearbook, and supervise students during and after school work sessions.

Requirements

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of yearbook production, including layout and design, copy, photography, publicity, sales, and distribution.
Provide guidance and mentorship to student staff, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Train students in various yearbook roles and responsibilities.
Help students develop skills that extend beyond yearbook production.
Ensure the yearbook content is accurate, relevant, and appropriate.
Collaborate with students to develop a theme and style guide.
Review and edit content, ensuring high-quality standards.
Manage deadlines and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
Develop an annual yearbook calendar and plan for yearbook activities.
Manage the yearbook budget.
Coordinate with school administration and other stakeholders.
Manage student leadership and roles.
Promote yearbook sales opportunities.
Manage student-created sales campaigns.
Communicate clearly and often with the yearbook staff.
Serve as a liaison between the yearbook staff, school administration, and yearbook publishers.
Handle public relations issues and feedback from the community.
Participate in continuous study and attend conferences or workshops to maintain knowledge and enhance skills.
Promote awareness about the yearbook by providing information to the principal and other relevant audiences.
Supervise students during and after school work sessions.