Job description

The communications specialist will serve as a strategic adviser to the superintendent of schools of the Goshen Central School District in Goshen, NY.

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 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.

In this role, you will have the responsibility to provide sound guidance, strategy, writing and support to shape your clients’ internal and external messages.

You’ll do this by:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with school district administrators and staff to assess communications needs, opportunities and strategies;
• 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.;
• 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;
• Attends meetings and maintains records of information released.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and public relations;
• Good knowledge of appropriate media sources for dissemination of information;
• Good knowledge of English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar;
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and summarize complex written documents;
• Ability to acquire a knowledge of school district operations and complex educational issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to express oneself effectively in both oral or written form;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Why this is a great job:

You will make a difference! As a communications specialist, you will be supported by a team of more than 40 communications specialist colleagues working in similar capacities around the region and state, as well as by a team of graphic artists, web specialists and social media strategists. Your closest team will be a small group of communications and digital content strategists led by your communications manager. You will routinely collaborate with these colleagues, and the larger team, to support other clients and accomplish regional and statewide communications projects and initiatives.

Along with making a difference, you will receive:

• Access to a platinum level, co-pay based health insurance; Individual or Family options available (77% of the premium paid by employer)
• 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

What you bring to our team:

• College Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience in modern journalism, public relations and/or strategic communications
• Traineeship positions available for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree
• 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

Want to apply?

Resumes can be emailed to Program Manager Christina Gore at christina.gore@neric.org.

Pay: $41,447.00 - $48,199.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Goshen, NY 10924

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