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Deadline: October 9, 2026 District/Organization: Charlevoix-Emmet ISD Position/Type: Communications, full time Communications Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. Five or more years of related experience in communications, journalism, or public relations. Prior copy editor experience and background in crisis communications Ability to write in the AP writing style or within Chicago Manual of Style writing guidelines. Graphic design experience across a wide variety of project scopes and knowledge of best practices. Established record of accomplishment in securing press coverage. Proven ability to write, source and photograph content for brochures, print, broadcast and social media, and for the web. Exceptional writing, proofreading, and content editing skills. JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for all ISD printed and digital materials, such as media releases, newsletters, brochures/flyers and pamphlets. Create content for and regularly update Char-Em ISD website(s) (including Career Tech website). Create content for and regularly update Char-Em ISD social media sites. Responsible for taking photographs of ISD events for social media, website, and printed content. Maintain ongoing media relations including an up-to-date list of media organizations, contact with media members, coordinating media inquiries, requests for interviews, news conferences and the proactive release of information via news release. Responsible for conceptualizing and executing communication projects. Create and approve compelling content for the ISD’s print and electronic communication materials. Maintain a unified and consistent organization image in all internal and external communications. Responsible for the production of the In the Know internal monthly newsletter and other newsletters assisting staff (Professional Learning, Special Education, summer camps, others). Create presentations and draft executive speeches, as requested. Manage all community relations events and activities. Provide assistance and guidance to local school districts on public relations and communication issues, including crisis communications. Provide guidance and oversight on all internal and external graphic design communications and marketing materials. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 9, 2026 CONTRACT LENGTH: 220 days each school year, year round COMPENSATION: Based on experience and non-union professional staff schedule BEGINNING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Fall 2026, as soon as available DATE POSTED: September 21, 2026 The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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