Communications Coordinator
Oak Park Elementary District 97, Oak Park, IL, United States
Compensation
Minimum: $65,000
Benefits
Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves - paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided
Retirement - IMRF Board Contribution available
D97 Ideal Team Member Profile
Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.
About The Role
The
Communications Coordinator
plays a key role in supporting the District's communication strategy by helping ensure timely, clear, and accessible information for students, families, staff, and the broader community. This position contributes to the development and delivery of high-quality communications across digital platforms, supports storytelling efforts, and helps strengthen engagement with stakeholders. The Communications Coordinator will help ensure that equity remains at the center of the district's communications practices, in alignment with Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity, with a focus on access, inclusion, and impact on student learning and staff practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Website and Digital Presence
Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the district's family of websites, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and accessible.
Provide training and ongoing support to school and department staff responsible for maintaining web content.
Content Creation and Storytelling
Support the development, writing, and editing of content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other district publications.
Create and curate content that highlights district initiatives, events, and accomplishments.
Social Media and Engagement
Coordinate and manage district social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.
Develop and publish multimedia content, including photography and video, to increase engagement and visibility.
Analytics and Strategy
Monitor website and social media analytics and provide insights to improve reach, engagement, and effectiveness.
Support the implementation of strategies to expand the district's digital presence.
Design and Events
Design marketing and promotional materials aligned to district branding.
Assist with the planning and coordination of events and engagement efforts.
Alignment and Consistency
Ensure all communications align with the district's mission, vision, goals, and brand standards.
Other Duties
Support the Senior Director of Communications and Engagement in implementing communication strategies and responding to emerging needs.
Keep leadership informed of relevant communication issues and seek guidance when appropriate.
Participate in meetings, planning efforts, and continuous improvement processes.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies and legal requirements.
Perform additional duties and special projects in support of district priorities.
Content Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Advanced skills in website content management systems.
Knowledge of both Mac and PC.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and work under tight deadlines.
Ability to build consensus and work effectively within various schools and departments.
Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, ownership and accountability.
Exemplary interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure in a team setting.
Strong commitment to personal and professional growth and development.
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Experience in social media management.
Experience writing and editing.
Experience working with diverse cultures and audiences.
Minimum of three to five years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, website design and management, or related field, preferred.
Experience in graphic design, video production and editing, and photography, preferred.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Minimum: $65,000
Benefits
Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves - paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided
Retirement - IMRF Board Contribution available
D97 Ideal Team Member Profile
Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.
About The Role
The
Communications Coordinator
plays a key role in supporting the District's communication strategy by helping ensure timely, clear, and accessible information for students, families, staff, and the broader community. This position contributes to the development and delivery of high-quality communications across digital platforms, supports storytelling efforts, and helps strengthen engagement with stakeholders. The Communications Coordinator will help ensure that equity remains at the center of the district's communications practices, in alignment with Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity, with a focus on access, inclusion, and impact on student learning and staff practices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Website and Digital Presence
Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the district's family of websites, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and accessible.
Provide training and ongoing support to school and department staff responsible for maintaining web content.
Content Creation and Storytelling
Support the development, writing, and editing of content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other district publications.
Create and curate content that highlights district initiatives, events, and accomplishments.
Social Media and Engagement
Coordinate and manage district social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.
Develop and publish multimedia content, including photography and video, to increase engagement and visibility.
Analytics and Strategy
Monitor website and social media analytics and provide insights to improve reach, engagement, and effectiveness.
Support the implementation of strategies to expand the district's digital presence.
Design and Events
Design marketing and promotional materials aligned to district branding.
Assist with the planning and coordination of events and engagement efforts.
Alignment and Consistency
Ensure all communications align with the district's mission, vision, goals, and brand standards.
Other Duties
Support the Senior Director of Communications and Engagement in implementing communication strategies and responding to emerging needs.
Keep leadership informed of relevant communication issues and seek guidance when appropriate.
Participate in meetings, planning efforts, and continuous improvement processes.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies and legal requirements.
Perform additional duties and special projects in support of district priorities.
Content Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Advanced skills in website content management systems.
Knowledge of both Mac and PC.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and work under tight deadlines.
Ability to build consensus and work effectively within various schools and departments.
Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility, ownership and accountability.
Exemplary interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure in a team setting.
Strong commitment to personal and professional growth and development.
Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Experience in social media management.
Experience writing and editing.
Experience working with diverse cultures and audiences.
Minimum of three to five years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, website design and management, or related field, preferred.
Experience in graphic design, video production and editing, and photography, preferred.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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