Munro Footwear Group is hiring: Public Relations Specialist in Great Falls
Munro Footwear Group, Great Falls, MT, United States, 59404
Job Description - Public Relations Specialist (25140301)
Position Title: Public Relations Specialist - (25140301)
Communication Preparation Activities (30%):
- Develop a comprehensive communication plan for the school's overall public information and outreach efforts. This can include influencing others to join the mission and vision of the school.
- Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies for public-relations operations, including student and staff privacy at the forefront. Understand and apply FERPA.
- Prepare factual, compelling presentations to support the interests, goals, and strategic plans of the school.
- Prepare information to be presented at legislative committee meetings, Board of Public Education meetings, and other public groups interested in MSDB.
Communication Routines (40%):
- Develop, edit, and promote informational materials about school activities and programs across a wide variety of mediums.
- Release informational materials through various communication methods, such as press releases, websites, and social media.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with external stakeholders to promote the good work at MSDB.
- Occasionally represent the school to internal and external community groups, including other state agencies and media.
- Collaborate with the superintendent to respond to requests for information.
- Update school websites with exciting news, image enhancements, and promotional materials.
- Ensure effective and consistent messaging in all areas of communication.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the school when interacting with the public, including greeting visitors and answering phone calls professionally.
- Prioritize parent and caregiver communication over all other duties, maintaining knowledge of individual student circumstances such as attendance and scheduling changes.
- Record and prepare logs of all staff leave hours for bimonthly pay periods and manage the staff leave request calendar.
- Communicate schedules with paraprofessionals and substitutes by 7 AM daily and coordinate changes as needed.
- Coordinate van runs with the high school schedule and communicate with drivers, also driving students when necessary.
- Ensure the main education office is professional and inviting, maintaining cleanliness and reflecting the school's beliefs.
- Understand school policy and procedures adopted by The Board of Public Education.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%):
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working on projects from beginning to end
- Experience with social media and other communication methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism.
- Two years of directly related experience.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Preferred experience providing support to executive staff.
Salary: $26.60 - $29.93 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
Primary Location:
Posting Date: Feb 7, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)
Contact Name: Paula Mix | Contact Email: pmix@msdb.k12.mt.us | Contact Phone: 406-771-6005
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