KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES The successful candidate will possess knowledge of: * Principles and practices of public relations and social media marketing * Methods and techniques of writing, editing, designing and publishing * Media relations, which includes print, broadcast and social media * Guardian and public involvement in a school district environment * Methods of project and process control, budgeting, and cost analysis and prediction Organization and management principles * Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other software and applications used for publishing electronic and print media * Effective techniques of supervision, training, coaching, conflict resolution and motivation of employees * Public speaking and instructional techniques * Clear and effective oral and written communication skills for all types of audiences School and district policies, rules and regulations The successful candidate will have the ability to: * Effectively plan, organize, direct, coordinate and assign activities to meet district goals and objectives * Work collaboratively with administrators, committees and employees to accomplish common goals and objectives * Complete multiple priorities with short deadlines * Conduct and participate in meetings, conferences, professional development and other trainings * Compile data to prepare complex reports * Set priorities based on district communications needs and successfully complete tasks in a timely manner

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CLEARANCES Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Broadcasting or a closely related field and/or Housing, Public Administration, Community Development, or related field, in addition to Communications. Experience: A combination equivalent to: Four (4) years of experience supporting housing programs, property management, tenant services, or workforce housing operations and/or management experience coordinating high-level public relations matters and the complex administrative operations serving as liaison between governing bodies, service providers, and program participants. Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance & Tuberculosis Clearance