PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - LIMITED TERM at San Mateo County Office Of Education - Classified Personnel

About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities. THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under direction, develops and implements internal and external communication strategies for the San Mateo County Office of Education (Office) to promote programs, services, and progress toward strategic goals; elevates the communications team’s capacity to solve problems with impact; raises the Office’s public profile and increases awareness and support for strategic priorities; communicates and engages with diverse audiences; provides professional assistance to County Office of Education and school district staff; and performs related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This journey-level classification independently performs professional duties supporting strategy and communications. Positions exercise judgment and initiative, receive occasional instruction for new or unusual situations, and are fully aware of work unit procedures and policies. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) >Coordinates editorial production processes and supports internal and external communications. >Researches, develops, drafts, and edits digital and print content including newsletters, community reports, website content, media releases, and social media; coordinates with Multimedia Designer on related graphics. >Collaborates with and advises others on messaging, content, and presentation of online and printed materials; recommends improvements, optimization, and new communication methods. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF JOB DUTIES.

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