Communications Specialist at Santa Barbara County Education Office Share on X      Print Application Deadline

6/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted 6/12/2025 Contact Gabriel Purvis
8059644711 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$72,864 - $84,024 Annually Add'l Salary Info (hiring range; current top step $7,889 per month) An additional 4% negotiated increase effective July 1, 2025. Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

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Do you have a passion for storytelling, digital media, and community engagement? The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a Communications Specialist to manage social media, create compelling content, support events, and help share the impact of our programs. If you're organized, creative, and ready to make a difference in public education, we’d love to hear from you.

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Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field is required. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Experience: Three years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or social media management, preferably in the public, education, or nonprofit sectors.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field is required. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Experience: Three years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or social media management, preferably in the public, education, or nonprofit sectors.

Comments and Other Information Compensation $6,072 - $7,002 (4% increase scheduled for July 1 and salary step increase upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by June 26, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo Comments and Other Information
Compensation $6,072 - $7,002 (4% increase scheduled for July 1 and salary step increase upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by June 26, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY