Position Type: Other Employment Date Posted: 8/19/2024 Location: Proviso Township High Schools Date Available: Upon Approval Closing Date: Until Filled PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT 209 POSITION JOB DESCRIPTIONDigital Specialist for Public and Community RelationsDivision / Department: Public and Community Relations Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt Position Group: Special Payroll Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 - Month) Union Membership: N/A Reports to: Public and Community Officer General Description: Full-time digital specialist supporting the Public and Community Relations department. Minimum Required Qualifications: Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position. Education/Training: N/A Licensure: N/A Endorsement: N/A Experience: Evidence of successful work experience and of a strong attendance record. Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
- Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. (Bilingual Spanish preferred)
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- The ability to come up with numerous unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation.
- Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- A high degree of honesty and integrity demonstrated through both work and personal references
- Keen ability to quickly comprehend and synthesize complex information into tight, readable prose
- Able to multi-task and independently prioritize routine tasks and special projects; work well under tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work as a part of a creative team, with a flexible approach to all tasks.
Desired Qualifications: (Note: These are desired qualifications only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related area.
- Experience in a public relations, communications or journalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and current software.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:
- Maintain and develop district website presence.
- Update calendar events.
- Including District-wide and school-specific events/meetings as details become available
- Including official school calendar dates and holidays
- Maintain website staff directory.
- Including staff titles and contact info
- Including removal of terminated/resigned staff
- Assist with the creation of digital content (videos, photography, images and graphics) for promoting and highlighting school events, students/staff recognitions, holiday/national recognitions for website and social media.
- Assist with attending and capturing school-related events/activities through photography/videography for website/newsletter/social media publications. These events may occur on weekends and/or evenings.
- Collaborate with various departments to execute necessary video, photo, and graphic design requests.
- Collect and provide content for monthly district newsletter
- Provide interpretation and translation of publications for district administration.
- Plan and organize district-level events, which include the Back to School Bash and Turkey Drive.
- Order and maintain supplies including swag for on boarding staff and students (pens, t-shirts, lanyards, promo materials etc.).
- Determine what digital/audio production equipment is necessary and obtain/manage equipment.
- Provides standards and guidelines for consistent and appropriate use of video, photography and branding
- Other duties as required and assigned
Performance Evaluation/Accountability: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the evaluation of personnel, as established by the Classified Staff Evaluation Plan. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Compensation & Bene?ts:
- Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
- Benefits: D209 Benefits Package
Application Procedures: Apply online at Selection Process: All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment. * Disclaimer: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District. For Additional Information Contact: Office of Human Resources Proviso Township High Schools District 209 8601 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130 708-###-#### Job Description Creation / Revision Date: 08.19.2024 Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.