Part-Time Public Relations Specialist (Hybrid Potential)

Job Description
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Communication Services – E1B Education Campus, West Seneca, NY

Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Mon–Fri)

This role offers a family-friendly 19‑hour‑per‑week schedule (e.g., 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) and the potential for hybrid remote work after six successful months. We are looking for a dedicated public relations professional to join our communications team in a part‑time capacity and play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and integrity of our information. If you are organized, passionate about how information is presented, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Annual Salary: $33,425+; Master’s Stipend: $750; Total: $34,175.

Benefits

15 paid annual holidays

Generous paid personal/sick time

Generous paid vacation days

Premium health and dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

Life insurance at no cost to you

FSA plan

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

NYS Retirement System

403b and 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities

Support school districts by developing and implementing pre‑planned communications solutions to convey information in a variety of media that reach target audiences.

Support the Erie 1 BOCES district superintendent’s office by preparing information for public presentations and coordinating special events.

Work under direct supervision with opportunities for independent judgment.

Create and implement public relations plans that align with the organization’s strategic goals and brand identity.

Handle complex, multi‑layer projects with independent judgment.

Provide crisis communication support, including non‑office hours.

Review daily work of Public Relations Assistants.

Serve as the organization’s main media contact to coordinate all incoming media inquiries and outbound media relations activities.

Develop talking points, advertorials, content for web, social, video, newsletters, annual reports, and other written materials as needed.

Develop press releases, media alerts, pitches, and additional media materials; coordinate press conferences and media events.

Maintain and grow relationships with members of the media; build and maintain media lists.

Coordinate media training as needed with organization spokespeople.

Prepare monthly media coverage reports and share them with leadership.

Serve as a member of or facilitate committees or workgroups as needed.

Collaborate with multimedia team members to drive the look, feel, and population of all supportive communication materials.

Proofread and edit communications with attention to brand alignment, content, grammar, and health literacy to ensure consistency in organizational style and tone.

Provide support to the division director as needed.

Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the role.

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