*TEMPORARY* Communications Specialist

About the role

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of learners, educators and members of our communities. We provide services to the 12 school districts in Chester County, including services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators.

The CCIU is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971, working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts. Our mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level.

We are seeking a motivated individual to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, we want you on Team CCIU!

Responsibilities

• Coordinating communications support and services for internal and external customers
• Writing press releases regarding programs, events, students, and staff of the Chester County Intermediate Unit and disseminating the information to the media
• Managing social media and website content
• Providing desktop publishing services to internal and external clients, including producing directories, calendars, brochures, flyers, and newsletters
• Providing communications support to schools and school districts as needed
• Providing photography and video services to internal and external clients
• Assisting in the planning, coordinating, and conducting of CCIU events
• Any other related duties as required by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications or related field (journalism, English, or marketing) required
• Three to five years' experience in communications/public relations field required, more than five years preferred
• Current, within one year, Act 34, Act 151, police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required

Pay

Salary 2026-27 SY Project, Level 14 $68,981 - $86,227 annually. Salary will be pro-rated based on length of the assignment, and placement on salary schedule is based on experience in similar position.

Schedule

This is a temporary position based out of our Educational Service Center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, with the assignment concluding in November 2026. An extension may be possible but is not guaranteed.