Communications Manager

General Responsibilities If you're interested in using your communications, social media, and/or marketing skills to support school districts of southwest Washington, this could be the opportunity for you! Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Communications and Public Engagement, the Communication Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive communication services and managing communications projects and relationships for assigned external and internal programs, and partner school districts. This position oversees project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination while providing comprehensive communications services and support.

Salary:

The full compensation range for this position is $83,387.20 - $101,462.40. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

This position is full-time, year-round. It is a hybrid position based out of our Vancouver, Washington campus.

Essential Functions:

• Manage communications projects and community engagement activities for assigned school district partners and ESD 112 programs, including planning, coordination, progress tracking, and timelines.
• Gather, write, edit, and produce content and digital assets for school district and ESD 112print and electronic communications.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for ESD 112 programs and assigned district partners, coordinating related projects and activities.
• Oversee content drafting and management for school district and ESD digital and print communications, including websites, intranets, digital newsletters/newsrooms, mailers, and other printed assets.
• Develop and manage social media strategies and social media accounts, including goal and content planning, multimedia production, posting and performance reporting, and performance reporting.
• Conduct market and public opinion research using survey tools to assess program outcomes and analyze, interpret, and report data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school district personnel, community members, and the news media; coordinate with project teams and subject matter experts to meet communications goals and deadlines.
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts for school districts and ESD 112.
• Capture, edit, and produce video content for school district and ESD 112 digital communications, in alignment with strategic communication goals, brand standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, or related field.
• Project management experience that includes managing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience managing electronic newsletter and print publication services.
• Experience creating and managing social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.
• Experience with creative writing and using simple graphic design programs like Canva.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Recent experience working in the field of public relations and communications.
• Knowledge of K-12 public education, school district operations, and community engagement practices.
• Recent experience in social media management and best practices.
• Experience creating accessible multimedia content, including graphic design and photography, using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
• Abiltiy to advise and collaborate with leaders, staff, and community partners on clear, audience-centered communications.
• Flexible work hours with possibility of hybrid work option.
• Frequent travel within the ESD 112 region.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Flexible work hours with option for hybrid work.
• Frequent travel within the ESD 112 region.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history records and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.