Community Engagement Specialist

The Community Engagement Specialist will assist with coordinating business partnerships donations and sponsorships community engagement events and communications programs and activities that support the strategic mission and goals of the School Division. At the discretion of the Chief of Communications and Community Engagement this position may be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary to fulfill the needs of the Division.Essential Job FunctionsAssists with implementing community engagement opportunities and programs that support the Divisions strategic planCultivates and promotes positive relationships with community organizations and businesses.Coordinates the Partners In Education programManages the SCPS ROVER Community Bus request calendar and coordinates visitsSecures donations and sponsorships for various programs activities and meetingsCoordinates and facilitates special events meetings and activitiesAssists with managing the annual editorial calendarDevelops staff and community e-newslettersCreates event promotional materials e-newsletters press releases school news and social media postsCommunicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Secures volunteers to support Division initiativesSeeks out opportunities and newsworthy stories in the divisionDevelops relationships with school administrators to support student and staff initiativesWorks with the chief of communications and community engagement to develop and analyze community engagement activities communications to include social media and eventsDemonstrates professionalism tact and diplomacy while representing the SCPS in meetings through written correspondence and other rolesCommunicates verbally and in writing with the business and organizations to communicate agreement requirements resolve inquiries and report progressPerforms other duties as assigned.Click hereto view the full Job Description.Education and ExperienceRequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferredBachelors degree in Communication Marketing Business Administration Public Relations or other related fieldTwo 2 years of recent and successful job experience with increasing levels of responsibility ideally on a communications team or related business areaAbout Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsComprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.So what sets us apart Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our students success. Here YOU make a difference.The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System VRS with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs EAPs and employer paid Life Insurance.To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams please visit our website athttpswww.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.Employment Terms Employment may be offered as a 12-Month 243 Day contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to theWeAreSpotsyteam._____Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.