What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer position at Westminster School District?
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, this management position and the District Management team member, assumes responsibility for developing and coordinating the dissemination of information to the public; manages district-level social media; writes articles and notices for submission to newspapers and a variety of publications; maintains contact with media representatives; attends school board meetings and publishes a summary; writes, designs, and distributes the District's community newsletter, as well as a monthly internal newsletter; provides speech writing services to administrators and Board of Trustees; designs and distributes informational brochures and flyers. Plans, coordinates, and manages special events and projects; represents WSD at school sites, district and community events; and serves as the District spokesperson; serves as District photographer and videographer; and plans, coordinates, and manages with employee recognition programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, including excellent written and oral communication skills. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION: (A1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university with a major in journalism, public relations, media relations, English, communications, or other related field of endeavor required. (A2) Three years experience in journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations, media writing, communications, as a public information officer, or other similar employment preferred.
EQUIVALENCIES: (B1) Additional experience beyond that required in A1 (above) may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. (B2) Graduate-level education beyond that required in A2 (above) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Pay: $9,122.00 - $11,103.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9,122 - $11,103