PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

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Communication Specialist 

The Communications Specialist is responsible for communicating information throughout PLA’s internal network and with external stakeholders. The Communications Specialist will work in partnership with school principals across PLA’s network to create interactive newsletters, manage various digital platforms, and design and create content that supports the success of our staff.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Draft monthly internal and external newsletter that communicates important news, events, and messages to the entire internal and external network
• Draft press releases in collaboration with the Communications Director to help leverage press relationships to achieve placements, inform community members, and maximize partnerships
• Manage the Smore platform, including adding new users, working with Principals on their Smore newsletter when needed, troubleshooting and communicating with Smore representatives if troubleshooting issues arise
• Design print and digital materials, including flyers, social media graphics, and ads
•  Assist with publishing digital marketing content online, monitoring social media and Google Analytics, and measuring digital traffic
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; required
• 2-4 years experience in Communications, Marketing, or related fields
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and functions across the organization
• Experience in writing and distributing press releases
• Experience creating and producing e-newsletters using Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Smore, Hubspot, or any other e-newsletter applications
• Experience in writing and editing marketing and communications content with an attention to detail
• Experience using design software applications (ex: Poster My Wall, Canva, Adobe, Visme, etc)
• Website management experience is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to drive meaningful results
• Established skills with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Willingness and ability to take on a variety of different projects and tasks, as driven by organizational needs and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: 

• Ongoing Career Development
• Work/ Life Balance
• Collaborative Work Environment

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

WHO ARE WE? 

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future. 

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.