• Communication Specialist/Office Admin Asst.

    Panorama Community School (Panora, IA)


    Communication Specialist/Office Admin Asst. JobID: 306

     

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    Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    6/9/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Panorama Middle/High School

     

    Job Title: Secondary Office Admin Asst / Communication SpecialistReports To: Secondary PrincipalLocation: Panorama Community Schools, Panora, IA 50216

    Position Summary:

    The Communication Specialist supports the development and delivery of clear, engaging, and consistent communications across the school district while filling in a void in the high school office as an administrative assistant.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist in drafting and editing content for social media posts, flyers, and community communications.

    + Help manage the district’s social media channels by creating and scheduling posts and monitoring engagement.

     

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    + Update and maintain the content of the website, highlighting student and classroom events that deserve celebration.

     

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    + Take photos and/or video to support storytelling and community engagement.

    + Monitor local media and assist in compiling daily news reports related to the district.

    + Help prepare communication materials for school building and district events.

    + Assist with internal communications, including staff newsletters and employee announcements, and student achievements.

    + Provide general administrative support and understand our student information system.

     

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    + Track daily attendance and communicate the attendance status to the building administration.

     

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    + Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department.

    + Other Duties assigned by Admin.

    Qualifications:

    Education:

    + High School Graduate

    Experience:

    + Experience in communications, media, or public relations is preferred but not required.

    Skills and Abilities:

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.).

    + Basic understanding of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark) is a plus.

    + Attention to detail and an eagerness to learn.

    + Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

    + Strong organizational and time management skills.

    Job Details:

    + Position with typical school weekday office hours. August through May position. 196 Day contract

    + Work is performed in an office setting, with visits to school sites as needed.

     

    FLSA Status: Non-exempt