TITLE: Bilingual Communications and Media Relations Specialist

 

CLASSIFICATION: Specialist

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, Spanish, or related field
• Work Experience: Five years of experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, family outreach, media relations, or related field.
• Licensure or Certification:  N/A

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and translating English and
2. Knowledge of effective communications, public relations, and community engagement
3. Experience working with multilingual communities and culturally diverse
4. Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications
5. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and determine proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
7. Knowledge of social media platforms, digital communications, and audience engagement
8. Ability to present information publicly and serve as a
9. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and
10. Maintain valid driver's license with a driving record that aligns with the district’s motor vehicle record requirement while employed.

11. Maintain
12. Attend work on a prompt and regular
13. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bilingual Communications and Media Relations Specialist serves as the district’s primary Spanish-language communications lead and liaison to Spanish-speaking students, families, staff, media, and community partners. This role develops, translates, and manages culturally responsive communications and channels, supports districtwide initiatives, and ensures equitable access to information while advancing strategic communication goals. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as the district's spokesperson to Spanish-language media and represent the district through interviews, radio appearances, podcasts, and other public information
2. Serve as a bilingual presenter, interpreter, or facilitator for district events and district community meetings.
3. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, business partners, and stakeholders serving multilingual communities to more widely distribute district messaging.
4. Assist in developing, translating, and distributing district communications in English and Spanish, including news releases, website content, and marketing materials, and provide Spanish-language messaging support to departments and initiatives.
5. Manage and grow Spanish-language communication channels, including social media and digital platforms, and monitor performance metrics to strengthen engagement and outreach effectiveness.
6. Partner with the Bilingual Family Liaison Supervisor to ensure district communications, campaigns, and initiatives are effectively shared through multilingual communication channels.
7. Provide Spanish-language communication support for districtwide ParentSquare communications and multilingual outreach efforts.
8. Coordinate district podcasts and other multimedia communication projects, including planning and promotion.
9. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations, seminars, course work, and collaboration.
10. Other duties, as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: None
BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CALENDAR: 12 Month / 8.0 Hour Day

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Frequent: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Telephone & Computer

Occasional: Bending/stooping, Reaching/pushing/pulling, Climbing/Stairs, Driving, Lifting (20 lbs) Carrying (20 feet)

Working Conditions: Constant Inside, Occasional Outside, Extremes of weather/humidity

 

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.  If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

 

Employee Benefits Information

 

 

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 

 

Approved By: JL

Date: 7/31/2026