Job Summary: The Communications Coordinator contributes to the overall communications department functions and responsibilities, specifically managing the use of digital channels including social media accounts, emails, website, and other digital platforms. Shares in the responsibility of coordinating and executing timely, accurate, proactive, and relevant communications that achieve the district’s goals of informing and engaging internal and external stakeholders. Must excel at public speaking and be comfortable speaking with the press. We are seeking a strong team player who is comfortable being tasked with completing projects independently. For full details, please see the attached job description.

Essential Responsibilities/Skills/Functions

Responsible for updating and maintaining the Lancaster County Career and Technology website, ensuring compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Build, organize, and maintain an image bank of school events and activities to use on school web pages, in print publications, social media, and other promotional pieces. Create/cultivate, schedule, post, and monitor content on district social channels and other district digital communication platforms. Provide regular reports of social and digital media performance against goals. Maintain online district-wide calendar and coordinate annual activity dates and calendar updates. Writes press releases, articles, blog content, and other communications. Design, place, and monitor district advertisements (print/social/digital channels). Coordinate printing and mailing of district publications. Assist in the coordination, promotion, and execution of district-wide special events as needed. Compile and maintain print and digital archives of relevant media coverage and district publications. Serves as communications liaison between the community, media and the Administrative Director. Manage media inquiries, coordinate media interviews, maintain positive relationships with media members, and provide media training to designated spokespeople, as needed. Collaborate with building administration and support staff to develop and update handbooks and guides for individual school buildings. Responsible for preparing content and layout of regularly-scheduled internal district-wide publications. Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Director or designee. Education & Experience: BA/BS in Communications, Marketing, or related degree required Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in communications, social media, digital communications or related field Strong technical skills Passion for developing engaging content for a variety of internal and external audiences Social media experience required (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube) along with experience Knowledge of web content management system preferred Experience with graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite) Knowledge of or experience using video and photo editing software Microsoft Office, Google Docs experience Must possess excellent public speaking skills Must possess excellent interpersonal skills Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented Must be able to keep sensitive information confidential Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to read, write, and proofread Valid Driver’s License Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI clearances dated within one (1) year of start date; ability to obtain required physical and TB test prior to start date. (For full details, see attached job description)

Other *The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center reserves the right to modify the essential duties of this job description as business demands dictate.

Salary:
$53,356 - $64,014 annually; based on experience and education

Schedule:
Monday- Friday; 37.5 hours per week; 260 days per year; evenings and weekend hours occasionally

Location:
Willow Street Campus
1730 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584


Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Human Resources at 717.464.3139.