Communications Coordinator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Associate's degree or equivalent 2 years college coursework
• •Three (3) years of professional experience in writing, communications, and social media management
• •Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training
• •Valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy
• •Ability to travel to event locations and District facilities in, around, or outside the greater Bend area
• •Ability to periodically work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as well as on emergency notice for support to critical district services
• •Ability to push, pull, lift or carry up to 30 pounds
• •Ability to work and maintain focus in a work environment with moderate noise
• •Ability to work outdoors including exposure to inclement weather including heat, cold, humidity, wind, snow, and rain
• •Ability to stand and walk over uneven terrain such as parks and trails
• •Ability to crouch, bending, kneeling, sitting, reaching, setting-up and tearing-down activities
• •Ability to make substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• •Manual dexterity and coordination; daily precise control of fingers and hand movements while operating computer keyboard, telephone and standard office equipment
• •Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• •Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other works accurately, loudly or quickly
• •Strong Knowledge of Business English and Associated Press writing skills, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• •Strong Knowledge of Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures for copy communications, copyright, accessibility, and algorithms used by social media platforms
• •Strong Knowledge of Research techniques and proofreading
• •Strong Knowledge of Social media platforms and functionality
• •Strong Knowledge of Data reporting analysis tools to inform strategies and future efforts
• •Strong Knowledge of Photography technique and photo database management
• •Strong Knowledge of Office administrative processes, procedures and functions
• •Strong Knowledge of Relevant district programs, services, and facilities
• •Some knowledge of Website content management system
• •Some knowledge of Basic video production and editing
• •Some knowledge of Basic graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Express, LightRoom, PhotoShop and/or Canva) and/or Canva
• •Some knowledge of Project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects and influence peers on a work team
• •Some knowledge of Spokesperson role and responsibilities and media relations best practices
• •Skill and Ability to Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e- mail or in person
• •Skill and Ability to Collaborate across departments and maintain timelines and deliverables relying on participation of others
• •Skill and Ability to Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others
• •Skill and Ability to Plan, assign, lead and review work of others
• •Skill and Ability to Analyze data and draw logical conclusions
• •Skill and Ability to Accurately interpret policies and procedures
• •Skill and Ability to Demonstrate strong leadership, research, and problem-solving skills
• •Skill and Ability to Convert involved technical information into practical and understandable communications
• •Skill and Ability to Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• •Skill and Ability to Proficiently operate office equipment including computers and associated software programs
• •Skill and Ability to Effectively evaluate new and existing programs, services, and events and provide sound recommendations
• •Skill and Ability to Demonstrate good judgment and initiative
• •Skill and Ability to Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts