Family/Community Engagement and Public Relations Coordinator

Family/Community Engagement and Public Relations Coordinator
Interboro School District District Wide - Glenolden, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details
Job ID:

5716709

Application Deadline:

May 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant field.

At least 1 year of experience working in the public relations industry.

A portfolio of successful client work.

Excellent knowledge of public relations best practices, brand management, and media strategies.

Graphic design experience

Strong communication and writing skills

Publicity/Public Relations

Identify and draft features and press releases; generate news stories that support the district brand

Utilize technologies including websites, social media, video, etc. to expand the district brand and innovatively reach stakeholders

Coordinate the promotion of school news, events and accomplishments through various media including local newspaper outlets, publications, websites, and social media;

Provide crisis communications support as needed, including utilization of the district mass communication system

Collaborate with local press to pitch stories, support articles, and arrange photos; respond to press inquiries and coordinate coverage; act as spokesperson as needed

Monitor media coverage and social media outlets; track and provide notifications; respond as needed

Solicit input from stakeholders on major initiatives; manage data collection and evaluation of strategies in support of communications plan

Support internal communication efforts

Assist in planning major district/school events, including but not limited to, monthly board recognition programs, honors assemblies, staff events

Oversee and manage District Calendar of Events

Take and coordinate photos and videos as needed; manage district archives

Share information with various community groups and represent the district at strategic functions/events

Collaborate with the Interboro Education Foundation and various parent associations;

Assist in writing grant applications as needed

Family Engagement and Community Outreach

Create and administer needs assessments to key stakeholders and compile data and reports

Help schools develop and successfully implement community partnerships

Work with teachers and staff on best practices to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners in ensuring the academic achievement of their student

Develop strategies for creating uniform standards for welcoming school climates that value parents in all their diversity as resources to drive student achievement and school success; participate in regular reviews of district policies and research on best practices; and support schools to build their capacity to develop and foster productive partnerships that facilitate positive family and community relationships

Maintains excellent records of all family involvement activities, reports, surveys evaluations, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents; ensures the school or district’s parent involvement program remains in compliance with all state and federal guidelines; stays informed of the most current parental involvement requirements and practices

Coordinate, implement and monitor comprehensive, multi-faceted programs

Collaborate with community agencies to promote efficient and effective social emotional, family engagement

Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to efficient and effective delivery of family and community engagement

Monitor and incorporate emerging and best practice research on educating and engaging families and community across district schools

Oversee family advisory group(s) to provide feedback on district initiatives, policy, etc.

Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of home and school communication

Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement strategic, continuous, action plans to improve family engagement programs and services

Develop, implement, and monitor family and community performance indicators District's strategic direction and priorities

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Robert Kelly, Director of Human Resources

900 Washington Ave.

Prospect Park, Pennsylvania 19076

Phone: (610)461-6700

Email: robert.kelly@interborosd.org

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