Community Relations Coordinator

Communications And Video Production Specialist

This role involves collaborating with the Director of Communications to support the department's communications and video production efforts, serving as the district's liaison to the Maine Township High School Foundation, managing alumni relations and engagement, and assisting with fundraising initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities

Communications & Video Support:

• Create primarily short-form videos for the district website and social media channels, taking projects from concept and filming through editing and publishing.
• Produce occasional long-form videos to support both district and Maine Township High School Foundation initiatives, events and campaigns.
• Take photos at district events for use in publications, on social media and on district/school websites.
• Provide a support role in writing, editing and proofreading content for news releases, website posts, newsletters, social media and other communications materials.
• Support the Director of Communications with the department's day-to-day communications needs, including assigned special projects.
• Build and update website content and pages utilizing Word Press and other platforms such as Weebly.
• Interact with school/department/program team members regularly to support the goals of the communications department.
• Manage and coordinate complex projects by utilizing workflow processing tools and project management strategies to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with crisis communications, special event coordination, implementation of new communication technologies and school-based projects.
• Design flyers, graphics, social media assets and other visual communications (preferred but not required).

Maine Township High School Foundation Liaison:

• Serve as the district's primary liaison to the Maine Township High School Foundation.
• Work closely with the Foundation President and board members to support Foundation projects and initiatives as needed.
• Attend the Foundation's regular board meetings, annual benefit and other meetings as needed.
• Help plan and run the Foundation's annual benefit, including but not limited to logistics, communications, video creation, and volunteer coordination.

Alumni Relations:

• Maintain and manage the alumni database, ensuring records are accurate, current and well organized.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries and outreach.
• Work with alumni, with coordination of the schools, to plan, coordinate and support reunions, alumni tours and other alumni events.
• Develop strategies to grow alumni engagement and involvement with the district.

Fundraising:

• Support the Foundation's fundraising efforts for large capital projects.
• Help plan, implement and manage ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Assist in identifying, cultivating and stewarding donors and community partners.
• Track fundraising activity and prepare progress reports as needed.

Skills To Support These Duties/Responsibilities

Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Experience shooting and editing video (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar) with a strong portfolio of short-form video content. Experience with Google applications and Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, Google docs, Google sheets, Google Forms). Website building/editing skills (e.g., Word Press, Weebly or similar content management system). Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with alumni, donors, volunteers and community members.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience managing a database or CRM system; alumni or donor database experience (preferred but not required). Experience in fundraising, development or…