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Communications Media Specialist at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

7/6/2021 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/23/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$23.96 - $32.79 per hour (Maximum entry salary is Step 3)
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day/12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Downtown MCOE (Mondo)
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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MCOE EMPLOYEES
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About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Provides support to the County Office communications services by conceptualizing, preparing, and producing online and print graphic solutions, maintaining the MCOE website and social media presence, and creating and conveying presentations in a variety of media that reaches targeted audiences. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, or media communications and concurrent experience in a similar environment. Alternatively, eight (8) years of relevant work experience in journalism, advertising or media communications.

Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Requires a valid California driver’s license. If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a complete on-line EdJoin application 2) current resume 3) copy of college transcripts/degree If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may fax to (209) 381-6768, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for under a subject line & ATTN: Sara Olmos

Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Requires a valid California driver’s license. If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a complete on-line EdJoin application 2) current resume 3) copy of college transcripts/degree If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may fax to (209) 381-6768, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for under a subject line & ATTN: Sara Olmos

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.