Community Relations Coordinator

About the role

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.

Reports to and evaluated by the Director of Communications. No supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions/Environment/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office setting with extended periods of time sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Regular exposure to video display terminals. Ability to accept work interruptions in a considerate, helpful manner. Must be able to lift 15‑pound boxes, video and/or technology equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 WordPress 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).
• 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.
• 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