Community Relations Coordinator
Southeast Polk Community School District, Altoona, Iowa, United States, 50009
Community Relations Coordinator JobID: 4903
Position Type:
Professional Non-Instructional Support/ Director of Community Relations
Date Posted:
2/16/2026
Location:
Central Education Office
Date Available:
April/May,2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator
Salary: $75,000 (based on experience, education, etc.)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and prior experience in public relations, communications, or related field
Excellent verbal, writing, and technology skills
Expertise and successful experience with social media and on-line communication tools
Expertise and successful experience with multi-agency collaboration
Knowledge of public education, especially in the state of Iowa
Knowledge of current events, trends, and circumstances that could affect the school district
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical at time of hire
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Job Goal:
To develop and coordinate a district-level community relations program that promotes the education that students receive in the Southeast Polk Community Schools while serving as the point of contact for all non-district entities. The director should also enhance current and future district programs and initiatives through external networks and resources.
Performance Responsibilities:
Coordinate all district marketing and branding efforts
Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop, implement, and consistently evaluate an effective and healthy district communication system
Supervise and coordinate the preparation, revision, and distribution of all district publications (electronic or otherwise)
Coordinate all media interest in the district and provide reasonable response to media requests
Plan and supervise periodic polling of public opinion
Speak at public meetings on issues of general or specific pertinence to the district
Plan and coordinate district events, public meetings, and the district's registration process
Develop and implement school/business partnership
Plan and direct crisis communications in the district
Maintain district website
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with frequent interruptions.
Terms of Employment:
Twelve-month employment.
Salary and fringe benefits based on skills and experience.
Position Evaluated by:Superintendent of Schools or designee
Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294,joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.
Position Type:
Professional Non-Instructional Support/ Director of Community Relations
Date Posted:
2/16/2026
Location:
Central Education Office
Date Available:
April/May,2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator
Salary: $75,000 (based on experience, education, etc.)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and prior experience in public relations, communications, or related field
Excellent verbal, writing, and technology skills
Expertise and successful experience with social media and on-line communication tools
Expertise and successful experience with multi-agency collaboration
Knowledge of public education, especially in the state of Iowa
Knowledge of current events, trends, and circumstances that could affect the school district
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical at time of hire
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Job Goal:
To develop and coordinate a district-level community relations program that promotes the education that students receive in the Southeast Polk Community Schools while serving as the point of contact for all non-district entities. The director should also enhance current and future district programs and initiatives through external networks and resources.
Performance Responsibilities:
Coordinate all district marketing and branding efforts
Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop, implement, and consistently evaluate an effective and healthy district communication system
Supervise and coordinate the preparation, revision, and distribution of all district publications (electronic or otherwise)
Coordinate all media interest in the district and provide reasonable response to media requests
Plan and supervise periodic polling of public opinion
Speak at public meetings on issues of general or specific pertinence to the district
Plan and coordinate district events, public meetings, and the district's registration process
Develop and implement school/business partnership
Plan and direct crisis communications in the district
Maintain district website
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with frequent interruptions.
Terms of Employment:
Twelve-month employment.
Salary and fringe benefits based on skills and experience.
Position Evaluated by:Superintendent of Schools or designee
Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294,joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.