PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER at Porterville Unified School District

Application Deadline

7/22/2024 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/1/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$125,208 - $157,140 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Range 36 - Total Compensation
Length of Work Year
246 Days / 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Site/Department
District Office
PCN
12642
Replacing
2879
Tentative Start Dates
Immediate Opening
NOTE
No Phone Calls, Please.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Public Information Officer plans, develops, and implements a program of internal and external communication and public relations to enhance community awareness, knowledge, understanding, and interest in the educational programs offered by the Porterville Unified School District and provides associated event planning and coordination.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, behavioral science, journalism, mass communications, broadcasting or related discipline; OR Minimum of three years of professional experience in a communication-related field, including experience using social media and other technology for professional purposes, desktop publishing, videography; OR Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills and abilities required. Master’s degree in communications, public administration, educational leadership, or a related field, preferred. See Job Description for other requirements and preferred elements. Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license. Driving record must satisfy school district insurance and other district and state requirements.

All of the following documents are required to apply for this position: Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 2 Letters of Recommendation Resume Upon offer of employment, selected applicant will be required to submit to and clear drug testing at District expense and TB clearance and DOJ / FBI background clearance at applicant's own expense. The District will not refund applicant if offer of employment is withdrawn.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, behavioral science, journalism, mass communications, broadcasting or related discipline; OR Minimum of three years of professional experience in a communication-related field, including experience using social media and other technology for professional purposes, desktop publishing, videography; OR Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills and abilities required. Master’s degree in communications, public administration, educational leadership, or a related field, preferred. See Job Description for other requirements and preferred elements. Must possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license. Driving record must satisfy school district insurance and other district and state requirements.

All of the following documents are required to apply for this position: Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 2 Letters of Recommendation Resume Upon offer of employment, selected applicant will be required to submit to and clear drug testing at District expense and TB clearance and DOJ / FBI background clearance at applicant's own expense. The District will not refund applicant if offer of employment is withdrawn.

Comments and Other Information

The District will correspond with applicants, including invitations to interview, VIA EMAIL ONLY. Please provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. Porterville Unified School District Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Porterville Unified School District does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.

Comments and Other Information


The District will correspond with applicants, including invitations to interview, VIA EMAIL ONLY. Please provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. Porterville Unified School District Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Porterville Unified School District does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.