Communications Specialist - FCUSD

Application Deadline:  November 22, 2024
Work Months:12
Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Salary: $34.30 to $41.72 per hour
Availability to attend District and/or community events on weekends and/or evenings is required

About FCUSD
FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Job Announcement     

Under direction of the Chief Officer of Communication and Community Engagement, the Communication Specialist performs a variety of specialized duties in the research, preparation, composition, design, writing, editing and distribution of a variety of materials in print, video and/or electronic format; assist schools and departments in implementing effective communication plans; develop and maintain a specialized knowledge base and skill set relevant to assigned communicating duties, including, but not limited to, website structure, social media platforms, site/department communication strategies, and evolving trends in the communication world; support objectives including, public relations efforts, strategic communication planS and marketing initiatives, staff professional development, community outreach initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities that build support and understanding for the District’s schools, programs, and initiatives. This Specialist will work closely with the Chief Officer to ensure consistency and quality across District communications and adherence to the District’s strategic communication goals and priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Education: Any combination of education/experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in communication, public relations, marketing or a related field and five years’ experience in journalism, public relations, or another communication-related field
Other: A valid California driver's license

KNOWLEDGE:
Current applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures 
School district organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Diverse cultures in the community
Public relations and communications practices, ethics and procedures
Operation of a computer and related software
Professional video editing, photo editing, and design software
Graphic design principles and techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Copyright laws

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:

 DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check

TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)

Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Comments and Other Information:
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns/questions or complaints, contact the Title IX Coordinator(s), Equity Compliance Officer(s), and Section 504 Coordinator(s):

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance, Title IX Coordinator and Equity Compliance Officer
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000, ext. 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

For questions regarding this position please call or email:
Human Resources Department
jobs@fcusd.org
916-294-9002

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU