Kennewick School District is hiring: CL21956: Communications Secretary - Adminis

Position #21956: Communications Secretary

Posting Dates: 11/27/2024 - 12/04/2024 (Or Until Filled)

Location: Communications & Public Relations Department / Administration Center

Hours: 5 hours per day (9 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.), 201 Days per Year

Salary: Secretary Salary Schedule (Tier C)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Secretary supports the front desk at the district administration center and assists the communications team with digital content, including managing the website and social media. We're looking for someone with strong customer service skills, exceptional writing abilities, and a talent for quickly mastering new technologies.

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.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Must present transcripts of the highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.

* Passing a basic skills test based on the requirements of the position.

* Employment history in a similar position(s).

* Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.

* Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.

* Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

* Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

* Knowledge of digital communications, graphic design, or a related field.

* Knowledge of creating and updating website content.

* Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design software.

* Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

* A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.

* Biliteracy in English and Spanish.

* Demonstrated experience with social media platforms for a work environment.

* Demonstrated experience with video and photo editing tools to create social media content.

* Successful secretarial or support experience in an educational setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide support at the front desk by handling inquiries and assisting visitors and demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.

* Provide support maintaining the district's websites, ensuring content is current, engaging, user-friendly, and ADA compliant.

* Supporting the development of social media content across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn to increase engagement and brand awareness.

* Draft visually appealing graphics and multimedia content for digital communication channels.

* Support school-based social media and website content coordinators with access, technical troubleshooting, and training resources.

* Compile information from various district departments and schools to post to communication channels.

* Assist with reports on the results of social media efforts.

* Assist with special events and projects as assigned.

* Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push, or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

* Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

* Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F+. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 (Thomas.Brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District's Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org

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Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336