Coordinator, Communications (Internal Communications)

About the role

The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications leads and supports a range of communications initiatives that strengthen internal and external engagement across the division. This role oversees interdepartmental communications projects, serves as a communications liaison and consultant to other functions, develops compelling storytelling that highlights the work of schools and central departments, supports organizational communications and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordination, and is an outstanding and accurate writer. This position plays a key role in ensuring open, timely, and effective two-way communication that supports students, staff, families, and the broader community—while advancing LCPS as an Employer of Choice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, people-centered communicator with strong writing and editorial skills, project management experience, and a passion for telling meaningful stories from start to finish. The Communications Coordinator for Integrated Communications plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices, stories, and priorities of LCPS are clearly and effectively communicated, supporting trust, engagement and success for students, staff and the community.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes and edits high-quality communications including feature stories, articles, media releases, fact sheets, newsletters, web content and internal communications, from concept to completion
• Applies strong journalistic writing and editorial skills to develop clear, engaging and fact-based messaging for a variety of audiences
• Identifies and elevates compelling stories across schools and departments that highlight student success, staff impact and innovative practices
• Provides internal and organizational communications support, including leadership messaging, employee communications, and coordination of timely notifications to staff and families, partnering with departments across the division to align communications planning with division priorities.
• Coordinates and supports the processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, including tracking requests and deadlines, gathering responsive records from schools and departments, and assisting with the preparation of responses. May take the lead on individual requests as assigned.
• Manages and coordinates multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with division priorities, timelines and quality standards
• Analyzes the internal and external communications landscape to identify opportunities to streamline, strengthen, and amplify messaging
• Analyzes data and leverage communications analytics to inform strategy and decision-making
• Supports multimedia storytelling efforts, including video planning, scripting and coordination
• Builds strong relationships with school leaders and staff to gather information and ensure accurate, timely messaging
• May occasionally attend after-hours meetings, including superintendent appearances

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

Experience: Two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field with demonstrated experience in journalistic writing, storytelling, and/or executive-level writing

Skills

• Excellent writing and editorial skills, including the ability to develop story ideas and produce polished content from start to finish
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to manage sensitive information, maintain accurate records, and coordinate time-sensitive requests involving multiple departments
• Experience supporting internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve communication effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills; a collaborative approach that builds positive relationships across teams
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends, from time to time
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; prior experience with Accessibility Checker and compliance a plus
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel

Pay

Salary Range: $103,690 - $170,831 (Universal/Scale B.2 - Level 16)

Schedule

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months / 254 days / 8 hours per day. Remote work eligible (partial).