Community Engagement Specialist

Stride, Inc.

Community Engagement Specialist at Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy developing engagement strategies and managing digital presence. Fostering collaboration among students, families, and staff within the virtual learning environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41,259 - $61,888 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic communication and community engagement plans that promote school initiatives, programs, and events.
Manage and grow the school's digital presence through social media platforms, newsletters, websites, email campaigns, and multimedia content.
Create compelling written and visual content, including photography, videography, promotional materials, newsletters, and digital campaigns that strengthen school branding and engagement.
Serve as the school's social media manager by creating, scheduling, monitoring, and analyzing content performance and engagement metrics.
Develop and maintain communication strategies that improve collaboration between school leadership, teachers, families, and community stakeholders.
Facilitate virtual and in-person family engagement opportunities, orientations, trainings, and community events.
Coordinate outreach campaigns to increase participation in school programs, student activities, and community initiatives.
Utilize analytics and reporting tools to monitor engagement metrics, evaluate communication effectiveness, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Support student recruitment, re-registration initiatives, and retention efforts through targeted communication and engagement campaigns.
Collaborate with school leadership to design and implement branding initiatives that promote a positive and transparent school culture.
Provide training and support to staff regarding effective communication practices, digital engagement strategies, and social media utilization.
Develop marketing materials and promotional campaigns for student competitions, clubs, events, and family engagement activities.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders to expand opportunities for students and families.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two (2) years of college AND Two (2) years of experience in education OR Equivalent combination of education and related experience
Three (3) years of experience in communications, digital marketing, community engagement, public relations, social media management, or stakeholder engagement.
Five (5)+ years of experience in digital communications, marketing strategy, content creation, and community engagement.
Experience managing social media platforms and analytics tools.
Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, and multimedia content development.
Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, social media management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital marketingcontent creationcommunity engagementpublic relationssocial media managementmarketing strategyphotographyvideographygraphic designmultimedia content development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingtrainingengagement strategies