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VACANCY NOTICE:  Communications Coordinator
LOCATION:  Central Office

EFFECTIVE:  Upon Hire
POSTING DATE:   August 21, 2026              
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 26 at 11:59 p.m. or until filled
POSITION:  Administrative/Exempt
                     Twelve (12) Month Position, 260 Days
                     Vacation & Benefits Eligible
COMPENSATION: $61,500  -$ 70,725  Annually 

DEFINITION:
The Communications Coordinator has the responsibility for developing, executing, and evaluating district-wide communications to support the district's missions and vision; increasing community and internal knowledge and awareness of the programs and accomplishments; Communicate to target audiences; engaging the community through social media tools; writing and editing district communications and publications; and coordinating events. The Communications Coordinator must direct and coordinate all external and internal communications for the school district.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

A. LEADERSHIP AND VISION: The Communications Coordinator will lead the planning, strategies, methods, engagement, and maintenance of communication outlets with the community and staff as directed by the Superintendent to support the district's strategic and operational goals. The Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent that support district/building goals and responsibilities.

Representative Elements:
1. Strategic Planning
2. Policies & Ethics
3. Social Media

B. UNDERSTANDING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT: The Communications Coordinator will identify and promote best practices through communication and collaboration with the district leadership team. The Coordinator will build relationships with stakeholders and promote the vision for the district. The Coordinator will work with administrative staff to coordinate community forums, focus groups, and dialogue sessions as needed. The Coordinator will coordinate the activities related to school
communication tools (i.e., maintain social media, the district website, and written publications) for thedistrict. The Coordinator will serve as a resource to administrators, staff, and parent organizations and as a liaison between the school district, board of education, and community partners.

Representative Elements:
1. Written and Verbal Communication
2. Communication Systems
3. Stakeholder Focus
4. Educational Practices

C. MANAGING COMMUNICATION & SUPPORTING RESOURCES: The Communications Coordinator will coordinate the use of e-mail, district websites, district social media, voice systems, and other forms of communication. The Coordinator will develop and
distribute publications promoting the district, supervise recognition programs, and establish an ongoing relationship with the media.

Representative Elements:
1. Communication Systems
2. Publication Tools

WORKING CONDITIONS: 260 Days Per Year, Hybrid Work Permitted with Permission, some evening event coverage required

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates (unless current employees) must pass a criminal background investigation prior to employment.

*This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to  be performed by the position incumbent who will be required to follow other instructions and perform any duties required by the position's supervisor(s), superintendent or his/her designee.
HOW TO APPLY:
       Internal Candidates:  Submit APPLITRACK application by the posting deadline 
       External Candidates:  A submitted APPLITRACK application and a current resume must be received online by the posting deadline. Paper documents will not be accepted. 
       Substitutes and General's Club Only Employees:  Apply as an external candidate
Applitrack Link:http://www.applitrack.com/wooster/onlineapp or visit www.woostercityschools.org and click on Employment to navigate to all current postings
Wooster City School District is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.