Specialist - Partners in Education

Reports To: Executive Director of Community Partnerships

Duty Days 238 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: B01

Updated 05/2024

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism or closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience public relations or journalism.
• Strong writing, graphic design, video production skills
• Experience in a variety of media including website, social media, new releases, video scripts, annual reports, brochures, speeches, etc.
• Experience creating brand identity for community engagement programs and events.
• Working knowledge of social media and web content management and metrics collection for communication efforts.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design, Constant Contact email marketing software, SharePoint for website, video and photography apps for smartphone.
• Some experience with marketing campaign development and implementation.
• Extensive marketing campaign development and implementation experience.
• Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, self-motivate and work in teams.
• Ability to complete multiple projects independently with tight deadlines.
• Position requires high levels of community and campus interaction.
• Position requires attendance at frequent after-hours events and meetings.
• Portfolio review will be a major consideration in applicant screening and selection.

Primary Purpose:

This position will work with the Executive Director of Community Partnerships and Partners in Education School-Business Partnership Coordinator to implement a comprehensive communications plan for both Katy ISD Education Foundation and Partners in Education, including but not limited to social media messaging, graphic design, video production, social media-driven fundraising along with support for Katy ISD School-Business Partnership portal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead graphic design for both Katy ISD Partners in Education and Katy ISD Educational Foundation.
• Plan and implement social media campaigns for all Katy ISD Partners in Education and Katy ISD Education Foundation.
• Plan and oversee all aspects of collateral development including design, layout, printing while ensuring on-time product delivery.
• Engage outside vendors as needed for both photography and video production, overseeing the project from start to finish and ensuring compliance with district messaging and standards.
• Manage and monitor content on both Katy ISD Partners in Education and Katy ISD Education Foundation social media sites including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram. DesignConstant Contact email messaging, incorporating messages into overall communications plan.
• Produce various in-house photography and video projects by shooting, editing then distributing the final product.
• Maintain Katy ISD Education Foundation and Partners in Education web pages (Share Point) ensuring quality, relevant, interactive content.
• Create graphics for social media, website and other online communications vehicles.
• Coordinate teacher grant activity communications, incorporating grant implementation into social media calendar and other materials.
• Provide team support for Katy ISD Education Foundation and Partners in Education meetings and events.
• Liaise with Katy ISD Communications Department.
• Provide exceptional customer service for all parties engaged in Katy ISD Education Foundation and Partners in Education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, digital camera, smartphone, printer, copier

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.