An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION:  Public Information Officer – Communications Specialist                               

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Serves as sole communications specialist for Troy City School District - 4,000 students.
• Writes and distributes articles, press releases, newsletters, parent letters and crisis communication materials
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the district calendar
• Serves as first point of contact for media
• Maintains the school district’s website
• Authors content for print and online newsletters
• Creates graphics used for social media and flyers
• Responsible for producing all digital communications materials including website and social media
• Oversees printing and direct mailing
• Responsible for all mass communication with parents/ guardians using text and email alert system
• Prepares district leaders and teachers for media interviews
• Advises administration and provides talking points and scripts
• Coordinates special events including press conferences and guest speakers
• Highlights district programs and accolades through originally produced videos and photography
• Manages branded materials including style and logos
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools              

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet Civil Service eligibility requirements                              

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years’ experience in journalism, mass media communications, public relations, advertising, marketing or a related field;  OR
• 60 hours of college credit and four (4) years of experience as shown above.
• School District experience preferred.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Immediately

SALARY:  $62,000 to $72,000

CLOSING DATE: October 20, 2021

Please submit a completed TCSD application and a list of four (4) references to: humanresources@troycsd.org or mail to:

Troy City School District

Human Resources

475 First Street

Troy, NY 12180

or apply through OLAS at:  http://olasjobs.org/

In accordance with SAVE Legislation, fingerprint supported criminal background check required for selected applicant.

The Troy City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability or marital status in employment or any of the educational programs and activities that it offers or operates.  We seek and encourage an ethnically and culturally diverse pool of candidates to seek employment with the District when job openings occur.