Communication Liaison for Oyster River Cooperative Schools
Position Type: Stipend Position – Internal candidates only
Number of Positions: 4 (One per building)
Compensation: $2,500.00 Stipend
Overview: The SAU is seeking four dynamic and detail-oriented Communication Liaisons for the 2024-2025 school year. These stipend positions are designed to enhance. Each liaison will serve as a key leader at their assigned building, working closely with school staff, principals, and the Director of Communications.
This position works closely with teachers and building administrators, and reports to the Director of Communications.?The Director of Communications will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities below on an annual basis.
Purpose And Goals
- Provide on-site communication support for the district-wide Director of Communications.
- Ensure timely and accurate information is disseminated digitally to staff, students, parents, and guardians.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities - Review and follow all School Board policies, including media releases.
- Review and follow guidelines shared in the online style guide.
- Stay informed of school events and ensure accuracy of the website’s event calendar.
- Notify the Director of Communications of any newsworthy activities or stories.
- Establish a weekly routine that includes soliciting updates and updating your building’s event calendar and your school’s information online.
- This includes and is not limited to calendar entries, clubs’ information, news articles, carrousel images, UA or blue/white days calendars, etc.
- Publish your school’s UA or color day schedule online (if applicable) by or before the 1st business day of the month.
- Gather and produce one visual asset for the homepage carrousel at least once every quarter.
- Post at least one news article a month on your school website.
- Topic ideas could be, but not limited to, a coming school fundraiser, appreciation days initiatives, food drives, musical performances, special events, etc.
- Submit your new article idea and draft to the Director of Communications for approval prior to publication.
- Facilitate opportunities for students to submit news stories through the school year as appropriate.
- Notify the Director of Communications when additional website updates are required or if information should be published on the district website.
- Maintain consistent contact and professional relationship with the Director of Communications.
- Attend a one-hour training session at the start of the school year, participate in quarterly communication meetings, and meet at least once during the summer months.
Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of communication best practices.
- Collaborates with ORCSD educators K-12 throughout the full school year.?
- Comfort with computer technology and willingness to learn the website content management system.
- Ability to stay informed of educational developments and literature, adhere to school board policies and the online style guide.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communication tasks effectively.
To be considered, please submit your application, no later than Monday, September 23, 2024. Please include a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications related to this position.
Oyster River Cooperative School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Date Posted 9-11-2024.
End date: 9-23-2024.