Communication Support Specialist (Publications) B

Benefits

We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

OCDE's Communications and Media Services team highlights, promotes and supports the work of the Orange County Department of Education and Orange County schools with video production, copywriting, media relations, graphic design, web design and event planning and support. The staff also produces content for an education news blog called the OCDE Newsroom. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Communications Support Specialist (Publications) in the Communications and Media Services Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for utilizing specialized graphic design and other software to develop and create layouts and treatments for OCDE newsletters and other materials. This includes soliciting, editing, and writing newsletter articles, selecting content from various OCDE departments and external sources, attending OCDE events, taking photographs, and writing related articles. Additionally, the candidate will edit, format, and process photographs for inclusion in publications, lay out and format newsletters, preproduction copy, and submit print requests for production. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and excellent skills. If you are passionate about supporting education through dynamic media and publications, we encourage you to apply.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. • Four (4) years of four years of progressively responsible office administrative experience including the development and design of print and visual materials using computers and advanced software packages; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Coursework in journalism, graphic/commercial arts, or business writing are highly desirable.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience with graphic design and layout. What software are you proficient in, and how have you used these tools in your previous roles? 2. Discuss your experience with copywriting and editing. How do you ensure the content you create or edit is engaging and error-free? 3. Detail your experience with photography and image editing. What tools do you use, and how do you incorporate visuals into your publications? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. • Four (4) years of four years of progressively responsible office administrative experience including the development and design of print and visual materials using computers and advanced software packages; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Coursework in journalism, graphic/commercial arts, or business writing are highly desirable.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience with graphic design and layout. What software are you proficient in, and how have you used these tools in your previous roles? 2. Discuss your experience with copywriting and editing. How do you ensure the content you create or edit is engaging and error-free? 3. Detail your experience with photography and image editing. What tools do you use, and how do you incorporate visuals into your publications? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA