Coordinator of Communication and External Affairs Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5054617) Apply  Coordinator of Communication and External Affairs Salary $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 212190 Department LA School for Math, Science & Arts Opening Date 08/22/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits About this Job THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Salary range for this 12-month position is $40,000 - $45,000. Application Process Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete the standard application form atwww.lsmsa.edu and attach it with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution to: employment@lsmsa.edu . Please submit your applicationas one PDF filethat includes all the above if possible. LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-year legacy of a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World’s Leading Boarding School byFortune Magazinein 2023. LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination Minimum Qualifications + Master ’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field + Three y ears' experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization + Strong understanding of best practices in public relations and marketing. + Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills . + Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills + Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude toward colleagues and other external constituencies + Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines + Ability to travel and to work flexible hours as necessary, including evenings and weekends Preferred: + Five years' experience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization + Previous experience coordinating internal and external communications in the field of education + Knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design software Job Specification The Coordinator of Communications and External Affairs develops and implements strategies to enhance the institution’s communication with various stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider community. The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating outreach initiatives and ensuring consistent messaging and communication with all stakeholders. The Coordinator will also be responsible for developing and implementing a media relations plan, acting as media spokesperson on behalf of the school, assisting with the creation and development of major publications, and assisting with the planning and implementation of departmental outreach programs. The Coordinator serves as supervisor for the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist and the Part-Time Media Specialist. Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team. Job Duties and Other Information Internal and External Communications ( 8 0 %) + C ontribute to the overall success of the school by bridging internal and external messaging , coordinating outreach initiatives, and ensuring consistent messaging and communication wi th all stakeholders. + In collaboration with key departments, develop a comprehensive communication strategy for consistent, compelling messaging to current and prospective students, parents, donors, alumni, local employers, and other key community members. + Develop and implement a media relations plan that includes the type, frequency, and placement of known stories to be produced and submitted to media outlets over the course of the academic year . + Plan and disseminate internal and external communication of information through various media that is designed to assure consistency of messaging and to keep internal and external stakeholder s appropriately informed . + Assist an d advise members of the school community regarding communication/public relations issues that have a school -wide impact; assist administration in planning and formulating communication strategies relative to institutional issues and crisis management; build and maintain key relationships within school community. + Cultivate and maintain knowledge of and relationships with key news media at local and state levels. + Manage schoolwide communication with parents through monthly e-newsletters and additional email communication as neede d. + Act as media spokesperson on behalf of the school, in conjunction with the executive director, to address questions, concerns, or complaints . + Respond to requests for information from the media and the public, determining appropriate , accurate response . + Partner with members of the administrative council and LSMSA Board of Directors in the creation and development of major publications. + Serve as a liaison to the LSMSA Foundation Public Relations Committee . + Assist with management of activities of Parents Council on behalf of LSMSA . + Assist with management of activities of the LSMSA Alumni Association on behalf of LSMS A . + Provide direct supervision to the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist and Part-Time Media Specialist . Other Duties as Assigned ( 2 0%) + Assist with departmental outreach programs, including Summer@LSMSA and LSMSA-TIP, as needed by the department . + Other tasks and duties as assigned Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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