Communications Coordinator - District Office

Communications Coordinator - District Office

Applications will be accepted:
Friday, January 2, 2026 12:00 AM - Monday, January 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Basehor-Linwood is currently seeking a District Office Communications Coordinator to begin immediately.

Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports to: Superintendent of School

Position Summary: Facilitates communication with district’s internal and external public to generate a climate of understanding of the district’s efforts to provide each student with the best possible education in a complex multi‑cultural society.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree preferred;
  English, Journalism, Communications background preferred
• Excellent skills in grammar, writing, desktop publishing, communications and interpersonal skills
• Excellent skill in using design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and Photoshop
• Excellent skills in website organization and social media
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective communication
• Desire and ability to work with students and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the district Superintendent
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Ability to plan, organize, and ensure activities are completed
• Proficient in data collection and reporting
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications

Essential Functions:

Provide means for clear communications with patrons, staff and students by coordinating preparation of district communication information, including brochures, external, internal and eNewsletters and other publications, developing news releases, creating Board Briefs, taking pictures of district events and keeping the Superintendent informed of all related activities.

Manages district’s digital presence including district website, district Facebook page, Instagram, Superintendent’s Messages, and community events.

• Assists with the coordination of websites to promote continuity in publication and communication amongst buildings.
• Attends all Education Foundation meetings
• Acts as Secretary/Treasurer
• Coordinates communication between internal and external publics (including social media)
• Disburses all scholarships to recipient universities through Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (each June)
• Assists with Scholarship Golf Classic coordination (June‑October), Major Saver discount card fundraiser (April), and Appreciation Breakfast.

Maintains open lines of communication with community organizations

• Provides prompt responses to requests for information about the district, its policies and its programs
• Prepares reports as requested for administrative team and Board of Education concerning plans and procedures to facilitate communication with internal and external public
• Serves as liaison with potential students and their families, arranging and conducting tours of buildings, providing information about the district, and promoting the district to newcomers to assist them in decision making when it comes to school selection
• Works with Superintendent, Board of Education and community committees in all phases of preparation for bond issues projects for the school district
• Coordinates district surveys of staff, parents, and community
• Upon direction from the Superintendent serves as an information liaison between the school district staff and the community
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Director of Teaching and Learning may designate
• Prepare BOE agendas and update policies as approved
• Plan and coordination of KTOY tours.

General Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal & telephone skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency in gathering information to produce excellent school district publications
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to use office, classroom, media equipment, and word processing
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Works effectively with community organizations.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Supports the value of education.
• Supports the mission and…