Position Title

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

• Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year

The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here

• Provides public information and promotional services for BOCES and its member districts to the community at large
• Serves as the media liaison and spokesperson; responds to media inquiries and coordinates press coverage
• Writes, edits and designs informational and promotional materials, including newsletters, calendars, catalogs, brochures, flyers, planners, banners, charts and related publications
• Assists with crisis communication and time sensitive public messaging
• Prepares and distributes press releases, public statements, media advisories, advertisements, and correspondence for the media and general public
• Coordinates communication efforts across multiple districts and may be assigned to work at component school district locations
• Develops and manages content for websites and social media platforms
• Produces and edits basic photography and video content for communication and promotional materials
• Utilizes communication and design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, website platforms, Microsoft Office, and other design tools as needed
• Attends professional development and training opportunities as offered or requested
• Performs related duties as assigned

Salary: Commensurate with related experience, plus comprehensive benefit package

Job Qualifications

Full performance knowledges, Skills, Abilities and personal characteristics: Good Knowledge of publicity principles and methods; good organizational ability; skill in the performance of public relations activities; good written communication skills; possession of good verbal and communication skills; working knowledge of educational services; demonstrated skill in the utilization of desktop publishing software and other word processing software; ability to be effective in communicating with large groups; ability to work well with students and staff; creativity; initiative and resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communications, English, Journalism, the Humanities, or a related field; or
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Media, Communications, English, Journalism, the Humanities, or a related field and one (1) years of experience in public, print, audio or electronic media communications; or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above in A and B.

Application Procedure

• Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.
• SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/

Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old)

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.

Job Category

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; BUSH CAMPUS

Additional Information