Specialist, Communications and Partnerships 1124-0019

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Instructional Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Salary/Annual

$68,317- 69,817 PLUS Generous Benefits Package Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

Position Title:
Specialist, Communications and Partnerships

Civil Service Title:
Specialist, Communications and Program Promotion

Hours: 37.5 weekly
8:00AM - 4:00PM

The Specialist will aid in the overall promotion and marketing efforts for Instructional Services and its divisions (Career and Technical Education, Exceptional Education, Workforce Development). This includes the development of print and digital publications, promotional videos and photography, social media content curation, support for events and activities, and more. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and Division Directors and in conjunction with the Communication Coordinator for Instructional Services.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Internal/External Communications:

Assists in the promotion of divisional programming and services to education partners and external stakeholder groups (schools, counselors, community organizations, business partners, etc.). Supports the creation, publication, and distribution of internal and external divisional communications, including print and digital media, videos, and social media content.

Public Relations Support:

Assists in enhancing internal and external communication of programs and services through digital technology and in-person events. Prepares materials and supports the management of public information displays and events for the division.

Presentations / Events / Outreach:

Supports the Coordinator in preparing presentations for community organizations, stakeholder groups, school districts, and student groups. Assists with logistics and operations for recruitment and awareness events and activities as needed.

Website Development Support:

Maintains and updates divisional website content under the guidance of the Communication Coordinators and Division Directors.

Social Media Support:

Assists in managing social media platforms by creating and curating content, analyzing data, and making recommendations for engagement strategies.

Brand Support:

Works collaboratively across the organization with all key divisional communicators to maintain cohesive branding and messaging. Organizational Support: Supports the Communications Coordinators in representing Instructional Services on committees and assignments as needed, contributing to communication efforts and organizational goals.

Organizational Support:

Supports the Communications Coordinators in representing Instructional Services on committees and
assignments as needed, contributing to communication efforts and organizational goals.

Miscellaneous:

Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and Division Directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Civil Service candidates:

• Must hold permanent status as a Specialist, Communications and Program Promotion; OR; Must be reachable on current Specialist, Communications and Program Promotion civil service list; OR;

For all others- *Provisional:

*Must meet minimum qualifications for provisional* appointment as follows:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree and one (1) year experience working in Public Relations, communications, or related field, OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working in Public Relations, communications, or related field.
• An equivalency combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) or (b) above.

The successful *provisional candidate is subject to a civil service exam at a later date after being hired.

Additional Qualifications

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Experience with digital design and content development.
3. Ability to work well on a team.
4. Superb attention to detail

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2025