Communications Specialist (Specialist I) #34785

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#37585 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Communications Specialist (Specialist I Location: District Office Reports To: Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Closing Date: November 11, 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: Christina School District is seeking a detail-oriented Communications Specialist to join a small, fast-paced, and highly creative communications & marketing team. Under the direction of the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CMMO), the Communications Specialist will serve as one of the primary storytellers and lead communications producer, promoting district, school, and student successes to internal and external audiences. Working closely with district staff, this individual will develop news stories, feature stories, announcements, newsletters, media materials, and other written content that tell the district's story. The Communications Specialist will also serve as the district's event coordinator for major district events, coordinating event operations in collaboration with the CMMO and other PIO staff. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Write news releases, feature stories, profiles, newsletters, announcements, website stories, talking points, and other communications. Design, layout, and edit high-quality print and digital publications, including the district's quarterly community newsletters, staff newsletters, parent newsletters, brochures, and informational flyers. Edit and proofread district communications for accuracy, clarity, grammar, tone, and consistency. Manage the end-to-end production pipeline of district publications, coordinating with external print vendors and utilizing internal digital distribution systems. Develop relationships with district staff, school leaders, students, families, and community members to identify story opportunities. Assist with media relations, including coordinating routine media inquiries, interviews, information requests, and media opportunities. Assist with emergency and crisis communications at the direction of the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer. Support crisis and emergency communication planning; monitor news coverage; disseminate information and respond to inquiries. Monitor and track news media and social media activity concerning the District and its schools; maintain ongoing awareness of current school district issues. Recommend risk management strategies and provide support for their implementation. Coordinate, plan, and manage District special events and programs; work with outside organizations and agencies on a variety of community relations projects; coordinate district participation and facilitate event logistics. Coordinate with the Multimedia Specialist and Marketing Specialist to pair written content with photography, graphics, video, social media, and web content. Assist with special projects including presentations, training materials, and staff outreach. Support the Superintendent and Board at the direction of the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, and provide support for outreach efforts Other duties as assigned by the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, English, marketing, or related field. Professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related work. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with advanced skills in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator for page layout, publication design, and graphic asset creation. Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational, problem-solving and multitasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities. Experience coordinating communications, marketing, community outreach, or public information projects. Demonstrated ability to make decisions, work under pressure, and exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in performance of duties. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities. Ability to remain calm in a crisis and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to work some evenings and weekends at District meetings and events. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time Must have a valid driver's license ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must provide three to five samples of their writing and publication design work (such as) for consideration. Samples should demonstrate a variety of capabilities and could include publicity campaigns, news articles, social media posts, as well as newsletters, brochures, reports, or multi-page layouts designed in InDesign or Illustrator. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources Office 1899 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302/552-2600 / FX: 302/295-8922 Visit our website: www.christinak12.org Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.