District:
ESC of Central Ohio - website

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication. journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Two to three years of experience in communications.
• The ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with social media, web-based communication platforms.
• Strong computer skills utilizing the following programs: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, social media management tools (Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.), Google, Survey Monkey.
• Must be able to think creatively and innovatively.
• Demonstrated success in designing, composing, editing, and distributing blog articles, press releases, forms, and other communication vehicles.
• Experience using photographic and video equipment, photo and editing software, and a working knowledge of photographic techniques and processes.
• Outreach experience with diverse constituencies and nonprofit agencies
• Must be able to handle confidential matters, prioritize work assignments, conduct research, and manage projects.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the Center's insurance carrier.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Communications and Policy Coordinator

Job Objectives:

To enhance the Center's communications efforts by generating content, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, agencies and nonprofits, managing the Center's communication channels and assisting with the dissemination of accurate information about the ESC of Central Ohio.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

"The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance."

• Produces concise, well-written and visually interesting materials that meet the needs of internal and external audiences.
• Gathers information for Center publications through research and interviews.
• Monitors and provides material for the Center's social media accounts.
• Assists with the creation of content for the Center's website.
• Proof reading and editing of Center communications.
• Builds and maintains relationships with staff to establish internal communication metrics.
• Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders, nonprofits and other agencies.
• Meets regularly with the members of the management team to ascertain their specific needs, offer suggestions and deliver requested information and products.
• Develops and writes copy for marketing collateral and public relations materials such as, but not limited to, press releases, e-blasts, inserts, newsletters, brochures, fliers, fact sheets, calendars and maps. In addition, assists with the production of videos and tutorials.
• Assists with media and crisis communications as necessary.
• Works well under deadline pressure.
• Handles day-to-day and adapts to last-minute assignments.
• Leads communication in-service programs for appropriate staff members and member districts.
• Makes professional, public presentations on an as-needed basis.
• Provides the superintendent with visual aids and research information as requested.
• Assists the treasurer in requests for public information.
• Serves as the communications department's representative on internal committees, as needed.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by Superintendent or their designee.

"Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio."

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout their employment with the ESC.