Content Communications Specialist JobID: 13556 + Position Type: Specialist/Supervisor/Technician/ Specialist + Date Posted: 11/1/2024 + Location: ELSC + Date Available: ASAP    Job Title: Content Communications Specialist Reports To: Director of Brand Communications Department Head: Chief Data Officer Department: Office of Data Analytics, Digital Innovation, and Strategic Communication Job Description: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through creativity and innovation? The Cedar Rapids Community School District is on the lookout for a Content Communications Specialist who loves content marketing and storytelling! This role is all about transforming district news and updates into engaging, educational, and visually compelling content that resonates with our community. From turning blog posts into eye-catching infographics to crafting mini-series and social media stories, you’ll bring our district’s mission and values to life in new, exciting ways. Key Responsibilities: + Content Strategy & Creation: Craft content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and district publications. You’ll tailor each piece to meet our audience’s needs and guide them through the marketing funnel. + Dynamic Content Marketing: Think outside the box! Repurpose content creatively, like transforming blog posts into infographics or thematic stories related to district happenings. + Social Media & Storytelling: Publish content that sparks engagement. Use stories, infographics, and other formats to build connections with our community. + Collaboration: Work closely with staff, cross-functional teams, and marketing experts to keep content aligned with district goals. + Analytics & Optimization: Keep an eye on engagement metrics, tweak strategies as needed, and ensure our content is hitting the mark. + Audience Understanding: Create content that not only informs but also educates and inspires, reaching both internal and external audiences. Qualifications: + Associate degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field (or 2-3+ years of relevant experience). + A knack for social media content creation, blogging, and content marketing. + Ability to break down complex information into visual, bite-sized content. + Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail. + Eager to continuously learn and grow in the field. + Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to new challenges. Preferred Skills: + Familiarity with content scheduling tools, analytics platforms, and SEO best practices. + A plus if you have graphic design experience! Proposed temp-to-hire hourly range: $21.63 to $26.44Proposed salary range: $50,000-$60,000 + great benefits! PHYSICAL DEMANDS: + The physical demands described here are representative of 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. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as instructional materials, equipment, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while conducting classes or working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. 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. + The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the district including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while instructing or assisting others, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures. + The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. + The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. + Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact Human Resources at 319-558-2747