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Location: Engagement & Development Services - North Country (Jefferson, SLL & Franklin counties) - Temporary thru October 20, 2023
Basic Function:
This is professional public relations work with responsibility for developing and implementing a program of planned and strategic two-way communication, which also includes publicizing and distributing information about school district or BOCES news, events, programs, services and facilities. Employees in this class maintain close contact and cooperate with policy-making officials, school staff, local media representatives and the public. Work is performed independently in accordance with established policies and practices. Supervision of program projects and activities may be required. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities:
1. Works closely with school district and/or BOCES administrators and staff to assess communications needs, opportunities and strategies.
2. Plans, develops and produces a wide-range of communications strategies and materials for both internal and external audiences, including but not limited to newsletters, brochures, press releases, news articles, fact sheets, presentations, special reports etc.
3. Assists in analyzing and explaining school district budgets, student testing and achievement data and/or other complex information related to school programs, policies and operations.
4. Attends meetings and maintains records of information released.
5. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and public relations.
6. Good knowledge of appropriate media sources for dissemination of information.
7. Good knowledge of English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
8. Ability to read, interpret, analyze and summarize complex written documents.
9. Ability to acquire a knowledge of school district operations and complex educational issues.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
11. Ability to express oneself effectively in both oral or written form.
12. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
TRAINEE LEVEL: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a closely related field.
JOURNEY LEVEL:
NOTE: Following successful completion of a two-year traineeship, individuals with permanent competitive class status as Public Information Specialist Trainee (BOCES) mature to Public Information Specialist (BOCES) without further examination.
Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.
Temporary
Elementary & Secondary Education
$52k-68k (estimate)
03/27/2023
05/13/2024
capitalregionboces.org
ALBANY, NY
500 - 1,000
1948
ANITA MURPHY
$50M - $200M
Elementary & Secondary Education
The Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) delivers more than 300 programs and services designed to support the entire educational process. In addition to serving 24 component school districts in Albany, Schenectady, Schoharie and Southern Saratoga counties, Capital Region BOCES also provides service to more than 150 school districts outside the Capital Region area. The mission of Capital Region BOCES is to provide educational leadership, services and support to meet the needs of our students and school districts.
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