Public Relations Specialist I 0926-0007

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Paid annual Holidays

Generous Personal/Sick time

Generous vacation days

Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

Life insurance at NO cost to you

NYS Retirement System

403b and 457 retirement plans

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES in West Seneca, NY seeks a Public Relations Specialist to support the creation and maintenance of communications materials and systems for Technology Services and related divisions. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely, branded communications across platforms and maintain digital content.

The role requires strong written and verbal skills, experience in public relations or related initiatives, and knowledge of content management systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting communications, public relations, marketing, branding, or related initiatives.
• Knowledge of website content management, SharePoint, and digital communications best practices.
• Experience creating digital and print communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and maintenance of communications materials and systems for WNYRIC/Technology Services and Professional Learning and School Supports divisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure materials are organized, timely and aligned with branch needs.
• Update and maintain websites, webpages and digital content for accuracy and accessibility.
• Support creation and maintenance of SharePoint pages and employee-facing communication hubs.
• Create and maintain digital and physical branded materials including templates, flyers, presentations, and handouts.
• Provide photo and visual content support for events.
• Support event communications and logistics.
• Assist users of Canva, website systems and learning management systems.

Skills

Public relations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

SharePoint

Content management

Website maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations/communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Website systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Erie1 BOCES
Technology Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Hours:

8:00AM – 4:00PM

Annual Salary:

$67, 869
$1,500 Master’s Stipend
$69,369*

GenerousBenefits Packageincluding but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 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 RetirementSystem
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

The Public Relations Specialist supports the creation and maintenance of communications materials and systems for WNYRIC/Technology Services and Professional Learning and School Supports divisions. This position provides tactical communications support across a variety of platforms and digital formats, helping ensure information is accurate, accessible, organized, and aligned with established branding and communication standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams to help ensure communication materials are organized, timely and aligned with branch needs.
• Provide general administrative and tactical communications support for branch projects, programs and events.
• Update and maintain websites, webpages and digital content to ensure information is current, accurate and easy to access.
• Support the creation, organization, and maintenance of SharePoint pages, internal resources and employee-facing communication hubs.
• Create and maintain both digital and physical branded materials including templates, flyers, presentations, and handouts
• Provide photo and visual content support for events.
• Support event communications and logistics.
• Provide routine assistance to users of communications-related platforms and tools, including Canva, website systems and professional learning management systems.
• Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title

Special Notes:

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to thePosting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, HumanResources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Must meet minimum qualifications for a provisional appointment as follows:

• A) Possession of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or communications and four years of experience in a position with public relations responsibilities, one of which was in a supervisory capacity;or:
• B) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and six years of experience in a position with public relations responsibility, one of which was in a supervisory capacity; or:
• C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting communications, public relations, marketing, branding, or related initiatives.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of website content management, SharePoint, and digital communications best practices.
• Experience creating digital and print communications materials.
• Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video scripting, photography, and visual content creation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other communications‑related technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026