Capital Region BOCES · 1 month ago
Communications Specialist (PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST)-Goshen, NY
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCapital Region BOCES provides customized communications and public relations support to public school districts and associations across New York. The Communications Specialist will serve as a strategic adviser, developing and executing communication plans while collaborating with a team of professionals to enhance public perception of education.
EducationNon ProfitPersonal DevelopmentTraining
Responsibilities
Understanding the needs of your clients and supporting their goals through the development and execution of a strategic communications plan
Serving as the subject matter expert, working directly with superintendents and other central and building level administrators to understand their communication goals and provide recommendations on how to meet those goals
Possessing the critical thinking skills to effectively develop and deliver messaging that reflects and respects honest, transparent communication to maintain credibility, preserve reputation and strengthen trust with various stakeholder groups
Using your public relations skills—applying strategy, creativity and knowledge of audience expectations—to develop content that effectively reaches your intended stakeholders and reinforces your clients’ missions
Qualification
Required
College Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience in modern journalism, public relations and/or strategic communications
Strong computer literacy (digital platforms) with a solid understanding of how to integrate various communications strategies
A passion for work that contributes to strengthening the public's perception of public education
Excellent customer service skills and an ability to build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
A personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills as a school public relations professional
Preferred
Traineeship positions available for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Access to a platinum level, co-pay-based health insurance; Individual or Family options available and BOCES pays 77% of the premium
Support and resources for high-quality professional development opportunities
Assignment-based telework opportunities
Extremely generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and an annual bank of sick/personal time
Membership in a public, pension-based retirement system
Company
Capital Region BOCES
Capital Region BOCES is a nonprofit organization that offers education, training, workforce development to students & school districts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Versocki
Chief Technology Officer
Mark Jones
Deputy Superintendent and COO
Recent News
Albany Business Review
2023-11-14
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