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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Coordinator of Communication and External Affairs

Natchitoches, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40K/yr - $45K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Coordinator of Communication and External Affairs for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and Arts, located in Natchitoches, LA. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies to enhance engagement with various stakeholders and managing outreach initiatives to ensure consistent messaging.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the overall success of the school by bridging internal and external messaging, coordinating outreach initiatives, and ensuring consistent messaging and communication with all stakeholders

In collaboration with key departments, develop a comprehensive communication strategy for consistent, compelling messaging to current and prospective students, parents, donors, alumni, local employers, and other key community members

Develop and implement a media relations plan that includes the type, frequency, and placement of known stories to be produced and submitted to media outlets over the course of the academic year

Plan and disseminate internal and external communication of information through various media that is designed to assure consistency of messaging and to keep internal and external stakeholders appropriately informed

Assist and advise members of the school community regarding communication/public relations issues that have a school-wide impact; assist administration in planning and formulating communication strategies relative to institutional issues and crisis management; build and maintain key relationships within school community

Cultivate and maintain knowledge of and relationships with key news media at local and state levels

Manage schoolwide communication with parents through monthly e-newsletters and additional email communication as needed

Act as media spokesperson on behalf of the school, in conjunction with the executive director, to address questions, concerns, or complaints

Respond to requests for information from the media and the public, determining appropriate, accurate response

Partner with members of the administrative council and LSMSA Board of Directors in the creation and development of major publications

Serve as a liaison to the LSMSA Foundation Public Relations Committee

Assist with management of activities of Parents Council on behalf of LSMSA

Assist with management of activities of the LSMSA Alumni Association on behalf of LSMSA

Provide direct supervision to the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist and Part-Time Media Specialist

Assist with departmental outreach programs, including Summer@LSMSA and LSMSA-TIP, as needed by the department

Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualification

Public relationsMedia relationsCommunications strategyMarketingDesktop publishingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Master's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field

Three years' experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization

Strong understanding of best practices in public relations and marketing

Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude toward colleagues and other external constituencies

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours as necessary, including evenings and weekends

Preferred

Five years' experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization

Previous experience coordinating internal and external communications in the field of education

Knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design software

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).