Communications Coordinator 2025-2026 at Fort Bend Independent School District

Sugar Land, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Support, Storytelling, Public Relations, Web Content Management, Social Media Platforms, Editing, Project Management, Administrative Skills, Organizational Skills, AP Style Writing, Media Relations, Email Communications, Print Design, Multimedia Assets

Industry

Description

Job Overview The Communications Coordinator supports the district's communication efforts by creating engaging, student-centered, and family-friendly content that informs, connects, and builds trust across the school community. This role blends digital content creation and basic graphic design with marketing support, storytelling, and public relations coordination to highlight campus successes, support district initiatives, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across platforms including web, social media, email, and print. Working closely with schools and departments, the Communications Coordinator helps translate complex information into accessible messages while strengthening the district's brand and positive public presence. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Digital Content and Graphic Design Create visual and written content for web, social media, email, and print platforms Create and design digital and print communication materials, including graphics, flyers, social media content, email visuals, and basic video or multimedia assets in support of district and campus initiatives Work collaboratively with Communications team members and District Graphic Designer to ensure the production of high-quality communication materials that are brand-aligned Marketing and Brand Support Assist with district-level communications campaigns and materials that promote initiatives, programs, and events while maintaining brand consistency Support marketing and awareness campaigns by developing and scheduling content across district platforms such as websites, social media, newsletters, and email communications Storytelling and Content Development Write, edit, and publish stories for print, digital, and media distribution that highlight students, staff, campuses, and district successes Assist with storytelling efforts by gathering content from schools and departments, highlighting student achievement, staff success, programs, and events Public Relations and Communications Support Draft strategic communication plans that demonstrate and align with the District’s mission, vision, core beliefs, goals, and objectives Support media communications, announcements, and special projects that enhance public trust and engagement Establish distribution channels and stakeholder relationships to share district updates and information related to core initiatives, updates, and timely information Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the Chief Communications Officer, Executive Director of Communications and department leadership in planning and coordination of various communication materials and programs to enhance the FBISD organizational brand position and reputation Write, edit and review internal and external communication materials with a strategic focus on key messages and intended audiences Collaborate with campus and department staff to translate complex or time sensitive information into clear, accessible messages for families and the community Support internal communications by helping prepare presentations, reports, and staff facing materials Attend pertinent District and community functions and network with community representatives Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects within the required timelines assigned Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications or other related field Minimum of 3 years experience in strategic communications, media relations, AP Style writing The ideal candidate has strong communication, editing, administrative, organizational, project management and computer skills; experience with web content management, social media platforms, and computer programs; and is detail and deadline oriented A background in education or non-profit management, a plus Bi/Multi-lingual, a plus Physical Requirements/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Additional Information Must be able to handle stressful situations as necessary. Activities require walking, standing, and sitting. Operating computer for prolonged periods may be required at times. Most of the work involves only exposure to normal, everyday risks. Work may be subject to deadlines and require tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of many divergent groups. Some night and weekend activities are required.

Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator will create engaging, student-centered content for web, social media, email, and print, blending digital design, marketing support, and public relations to inform the community and build trust. This role involves drafting strategic communication plans, supporting media announcements, and collaborating with leadership to enhance the organizational brand and reputation.