Job Information
West Des Moines Community School District Communications Specialist in West Des Moines, Iowa
Address: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
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Job Summary
The Communications Specialist collaborates with the Communications team to support district, school, and department initiatives. Duties include writing, editing, social media, and website management, marketing, knowledge and use of communications platforms, photography/videography, and graphic design.
Essential Job Functions
Create a variety of digital and print content for district, departments, and schools.
Uphold and maintain the brand platform and content standards for internal and external brand projects.
Help communicate district initiatives and updates to stakeholder groups.
Shoot, edit, and publish videos (interview, promotional, explainer, etc.) and photos (candid, action, portrait, stock, etc.).
Help manage district and school social media accounts. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all social media trends including working knowledge of paid and unpaid social media tools and tactics available to boost campaign engagement and results.
Support staff training and documentation to support the use of communication tools (i.e.: websites, mass notification tools, etc.).
Assist with emergency and crisis communication efforts.
Administer accounting procedures, purchase orders and supplies.
Occasionally support Board of Education meetings and events.
Complete all training as required and maintain professional growth.
Serve as representative on district and community committees and at meetings as requested.
Fulfill expectations for district employees including confidentiality and security.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure:
Please submit the following information with your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Three letters of reference
Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.
AA/EEO Employer
Primary Location LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Salary Range Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time