Community Relations
Grade 6
12 month
8hrs/day
$22.39/hr
Replacing Irene Grumbling
Effective August 2024
Position Summary
Performs a wide variety of clerical support services to assist the Director of Community Relations, while maintaining confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities
(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)
Support and assist the Director of Community Relations in promoting the district by promoting school of choice, providing information to employees and community.
Gathers information for district newsletter.
Obtains information from media sources regarding the district and education in general for the Director and the Superintendent.
Prepare correspondence and track donations pertaining to the Chippewa Valley Educational Foundation.
Order supplies for department.
Process purchase orders.
Event planning.
Schedules and updates the district website and cable channel with district information.
Train and provide technical support to district employees using Foxbright and ensuring webpages are ADA compliant.
Create weekly what's happening for community publication.
Assist in creating and distributing content to social media platforms.
Perform social media monitoring for director and administration.
Assist in ensuring all district brand media is consistent across all buildings and is compliant with ada.
Primary contact for schoolmessenger communications, questions, troubleshooting and assistance.
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers, scanners, computers, printers adding machines, facsimile machines, voicemail systems, and telephones.
Communicate with customers, employees, students, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information and address complaints.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Education:
This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced education in related field preferred i.e. social media, marketing, public relations, etc.
Experience:
Three years of related experience providing clerical support in an office setting required.
Two years of work experience in marketing, social media and/or public relations related field, preferred.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of basic math, required.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, required.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures, required.
Knowledge of social media platforms including instagram, linkedin, x, facebook and more, required.
Knowledge of internet and ability to do research online, required.
Knowledge of school messenger, preferred.
Knowledge of foxbright, preferred.
Knowledge of publishing and web designed, preferred.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, required.
Abilities:
Ability and interest to learn technical equipment and software, i.e. Photoshop, Publishing, Scanners, digital cameras, etc, required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, required.
Ability to read and interpret district policies, guidelines, and government regulations, required.
Ability and willingness to participate in training classes, required.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, required.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, required.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be organized and work in a fast paced work environment, required.
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with teachers, community, students and staff, required.
Skills:
Word processing 50 wpm, required
Word processing programs, required
Spreadsheet programs, required
Presentation programs, required
Basic PowerSchool, required
AS400, required
School Messenger, preferred
oxbright, preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills, required
Customer Service Skills, required
Testing
Keyboarding, Encounter Assessment, Data Entry, Advanced Word, Advanced Excel, Basic... For full info follow application link.
It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: ablanchard@cvs.k12.mi.us / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: tkoch@cvs.k12.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.
