Communications Specialist

Job Title: ​ Communications Specialist

Supervisor: ​Executive Director of Communications

Employment Terms: ​ 12 Months

Salary Range: ​ $22.86 - $32.75

Location: START

5405 N 99th Ave

Glendale, AZ 85305

Skill Sets:

• Customer Service

• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Personal Management

• Leadership

• Professional Management

• Computer Technology

• Teamwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a media liaison, and a communication link at a variety of meetings and conferences to develop partnerships opportunities and inform the community at large

• Develop and disseminate a wide range of content for a variety of mediums (web, press releases, electronic newsletter) to encourage stakeholder engagement, convey information, and meet compliance requirements

• Assist with the development of an editorial calendar based upon the short and long-term strategies of the Communications Department

• Assist with presentations to the Governing Board, community agencies, municipalities and district staff

• Assist other District staff in handling communications for their campus or department

• Arrange media interviews

• Formally monitors public opinion of the District and communicates the information to the Governing Board, the Superintendent and District staff

• Provide analytic reports for media mentions, placements, and website traffic

• Assists with communication efforts between the Communication Department and campuses/ departments during District events

• Assists with the preparation of copy and editing for District Communication print and website

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, county and city statutes, rules. Policies and procedures

• Experience working Apple MAC computers

• Experience in G Suite

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of AP writing style

• Excellent public speaking skills

• Understanding of media analytics

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, and manage work assignments

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, some evenings and some weekends

• Ability to maintain and adhere to deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications plus 3 years’ experience in Public Relations OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

• Valid Arizona driver’s license and access to insured and reliable transportation

• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for two consecutive hours at a time, lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to pass fingerprint and background checks

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and manage work assignments

• Willing to work a variety of hours, including some evenings and weekends, when required

• May be required to travel to perform job functions

Evaluation: ​This position has a 90-day probation period, plus a yearly evaluation

Closing Date: ​Open until filled

Start Date:

Application Procedure:

Submit online application: https://www.applitrack.com/westmec/onlineapp/

Include:

• Letter of interest

• Current resume

• Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Western Maricopa Education Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Western Maricopa Education Center does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.86 - $32.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $33