Public Relations Director
Position Type:
Administration/DirectorDate Posted:
7/7/2023Location:
Hamilton Local School DistrictDate Available:
Immediately District:
Hamilton Local Schools - websiteLocated in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Hamilton Local School District is currently conducting a search for a Public Relations Director.
This administrative position is a full-time (8 hours a day) 240 day contract to start as soon as possible.
The Public Relations Director will plan, organize and implement all public relations strategies for the school district district, including the essential functions as listed below.
Essential Functions:
Maintain the district web site Coordinate department, building, and teacher web sites Maintain community networking/ call systems/ notification systems Work with administrative staff to coordinate community forums, focus groups, dialogue sessions as needed Conduct student, staff, parent, community, and alumni surveys Coordinate the activities related to the school communication program Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, alumni and community Develop and distribute publications promoting the district Maintain communication and adequate records necessary in reporting to the Superintendent Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.
g.
, student and staff records Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy Participate in local, state, and national conferences and seminars Establish a working relationship with the media Prepare all state and federal reports concerning the communications operation of the district Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation Serve as a resource to administrators, staff and parent organizations Provide the public with general information about the school district and its programs on a daily basis Coordinate special projects and events, e.
g.
, yearly Convocation Attend the school board meetings Publicizes school calendar of events Work with various community groups to develop strong school/community relations Schedule media photo opportunities Promote good public relations Attend meetings and in-services as required Assist in all aspects of school tax levy and bond election campaigns Respond to media and community requests for information Prepare packets of school related promotional information for distribution to businesses and real estate agents Participate in alumni associations Serve on the Superintendent's Cabinet Design, write and edit districtwide publications, e.
g.
, annual report and calendar Design, write and edit districtwide quarterly newsletters Contact media to secure television coverage and to generate newspaper feature stories Write press releases, photo releases and take photographs Visit schools and solicit stories suitable for press coverage Handle crisis situations when the news media must be contacted Serve as public relations contact person for other school districts Seek opportunities for professional growth by maintaining membership in those local, state, or national organizations which seek to promote and upgrade volunteerism, service and public relations Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.
g.
, student records Serve as liaison between school district School-Business Advisory Council (Community Partners) Perform other duties as required by the Superintendent
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) Two to three years prior experience Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work effectively with others Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Basic computer skills Excellent public relations skills Knowledge of the public school system and issues related to public engagement preferred Compensation &
Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and by individual employment contract.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Administration Confidentiality Consulting Diplomacy Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Administration/DirectorDate Posted:
7/7/2023Location:
Hamilton Local School DistrictDate Available:
Immediately District:
Hamilton Local Schools - websiteLocated in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Hamilton Local School District is currently conducting a search for a Public Relations Director.
This administrative position is a full-time (8 hours a day) 240 day contract to start as soon as possible.
The Public Relations Director will plan, organize and implement all public relations strategies for the school district district, including the essential functions as listed below.
Essential Functions:
Maintain the district web site Coordinate department, building, and teacher web sites Maintain community networking/ call systems/ notification systems Work with administrative staff to coordinate community forums, focus groups, dialogue sessions as needed Conduct student, staff, parent, community, and alumni surveys Coordinate the activities related to the school communication program Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, alumni and community Develop and distribute publications promoting the district Maintain communication and adequate records necessary in reporting to the Superintendent Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.
g.
, student and staff records Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy Participate in local, state, and national conferences and seminars Establish a working relationship with the media Prepare all state and federal reports concerning the communications operation of the district Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation Serve as a resource to administrators, staff and parent organizations Provide the public with general information about the school district and its programs on a daily basis Coordinate special projects and events, e.
g.
, yearly Convocation Attend the school board meetings Publicizes school calendar of events Work with various community groups to develop strong school/community relations Schedule media photo opportunities Promote good public relations Attend meetings and in-services as required Assist in all aspects of school tax levy and bond election campaigns Respond to media and community requests for information Prepare packets of school related promotional information for distribution to businesses and real estate agents Participate in alumni associations Serve on the Superintendent's Cabinet Design, write and edit districtwide publications, e.
g.
, annual report and calendar Design, write and edit districtwide quarterly newsletters Contact media to secure television coverage and to generate newspaper feature stories Write press releases, photo releases and take photographs Visit schools and solicit stories suitable for press coverage Handle crisis situations when the news media must be contacted Serve as public relations contact person for other school districts Seek opportunities for professional growth by maintaining membership in those local, state, or national organizations which seek to promote and upgrade volunteerism, service and public relations Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.
g.
, student records Serve as liaison between school district School-Business Advisory Council (Community Partners) Perform other duties as required by the Superintendent
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) Two to three years prior experience Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work effectively with others Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Basic computer skills Excellent public relations skills Knowledge of the public school system and issues related to public engagement preferred Compensation &
Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and by individual employment contract.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Administration Confidentiality Consulting Diplomacy Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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