Summary

St. Vrain Valley Schools seeks a talented Communications Specialist: Content and Design to join our award-winning Communications Department. This role combines creative storytelling, strategic thinking, and technical design expertise to showcase the incredible achievements of our students, teachers, and school communities.

Description

Communications Specialist: Content and Design

Join Our Award-Winning Team at St. Vrain Valley Schools

Shape the Future Through Strategic Communications

Impact That Matters

As a Communications Specialist at St. Vrain Valley Schools, you'll play a vital role in:

Crafting compelling narratives about student success and educational innovation
Creating visual content that brings our district's achievements to life
Building connections between schools and their communities
Supporting one of Colorado's largest and most innovative school districts
Contributing to the future of education and student success

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

Proven experience in graphic design, editorial writing, and strategic communications
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
Strong editorial writing skills and storytelling abilities
Experience with DSLR photography and photo editing
Excellence in project management and organization
Passion for public education and community impact

Essential Responsibilities

Write compelling stories about school programs, student achievements, and district initiatives
Create graphic designs for digital and print materials, including marketing collateral, flyers, brochures, and social media graphics.
Capture high-quality photos of school events and activities.
Create engaging social media content and support implementation of school social media strategies.
Support execution of school marketing plans and track effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in marketing/communications, including graphic design, content creation, and marketing
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Strong writing and AP Style knowledge
Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DSLR camera and videography
Spanish language fluency
Experience in educational communications
Experience with Canva

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Professional Growth: Work with an award-winning communications team
Meaningful Impact: Support education initiatives that shape our community's future
Unique Schedule: Enjoy a 220-day calendar with generous leave, including:
- Three weeks in July
- One week at Thanksgiving
- Two weeks for winter break
- One week for spring break
Competitive Compensation: $70,761-$97,717 (hiring salary typically starts in the lower range, commensurate with experience)

About St. Vrain Valley Schools

As Colorado's seventh-largest school district, we serve over 33,000 students across 13 vibrant communities including Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Lyons, Mead, and Niwot. We're nationally recognized for our emphasis on technology, innovation, STEM, and robotics programs.