Digital Media Communications Specialist (11556)

Alamogordo Public Schools
Human Resources Department
Street Address:  1211 Hawaii Ave. Building A, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo, New Mexico  88311-0650
Phone 575.812.6060       Fax 575.812.6069
www.alamogordoschools.org
            NOTICE OF VACANCY             Digital Media Communications SpecialistDate of Notice: January 17, 2024 Exempt Position - SpecialistVacancy #: New /11556 . Job Snapshot: 

The Digital Media/Communication Specialist is a crucial member of the Alamogordo Public School District team, entrusted with the development, execution, and management of comprehensive Digital Media and communication strategies.  The role aims to bolster the district's online presence, enhance communication efforts, engage stakeholders, and foster community relationships. The Digital Media/Communications Specialist reports to the Coordinator of Communications.

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  Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.

.. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for producing engaging and accurate content.

• Proficient in office software suites (Microsoft, Google) and related software.

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), video editing tools, social media management platforms, and content management systems.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Photography skills and the ability to attend and photograph District events as assigned.

• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.

• Excellent managerial and organizational abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information. More than fifty percent (50%) of the information handled by this position is FERPA confidential.

• Regular and predictable physical attendance in the workplace

• Availability to occasionally work evenings and weekends and have a flexible schedule.

• Complies with all District Customer Service policies and procedures.

• All other duties assigned.

. Position Available: Immediately . . Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/aps4kids/onlineapp and indicate your interest in the position. . Salary: Twelve months (234 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the District Exempt Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board approved revisions that may or may not be Permanent.
Reference: Alamogordo Public Schools Salary and Work Day Calendar . Conditions of Employment:  Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty.  Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations. . The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.  This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools.  The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment.  The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship.  It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.