Public Relations Specialist - Part Time

Madison-Oneida BOCES; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sick days and vacation days

Paid holidays

Membership in a public pension-based retirement system

Job summary

A regional educational agency in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Public Relations Specialist. You will create compelling stories and multimedia content to promote schools and engage the community. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in communications or related field and possess strong writing and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, reflecting the value placed on your work.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the communications field preferred.
• Ability to plan, write, and edit diverse content.
• Strong command of grammar and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and tell stories to promote schools.
• Plan, write, and edit content for various platforms.
• Create engaging social media and web content.
• Coordinate news coverage with media and district staff.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Multimedia content creation

Excellent verbal communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

Madison-Oneida BOCES in Verona, NY, is looking for a part-time Public Relations Specialist to work with school district leaders to support public messaging, internal communications and community relations needs. This position will report to the Director of Communications and work directly with superintendents and administrators in local school districts.

Our ideal candidates will be able to:

• Identify and tell stories to promote schools through strong writing and multimedia content about district news, events, programs, services, students, staff and facilities.
• Plan, write and edit content for websites, digital and print newsletters, social media and press releases.
• Create social media and web content, including photos, videos and graphics, related to academics, athletics, extracurriculars, community events and district initiatives.
• Coordinate with news media and district staff on coverage of district news.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What you bring to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, public affairs or a closely related field
• Experience working in the communications field preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong command of grammar and the ability to submit clean copy on deadline
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to manage relationships, work in a team, work with senior leadership, and effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tight deadlines simultaneously

Why you want to work here:

• MOBOCES is a regional educational agency that assists students, teachers, support staff, school administrators and school districts in our region. Your work and expertise will be valued!
• You will develop relationships with many partners in the community.
• You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting education and who understand work-life balance.
• We offer an excellent benefits package, including: sick days, vacation days and paid holidays; health, dental and vision insurance; and membership in a public pension-based retirement system.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000, pro-rated, depending on qualifications

Subject to Oneida County Civil Service requirements.

Location: Madison-Oneida BOCES and component school districts

Term: 12-month (year-round), Part-time (80%)

Start Date: January 2026

How to apply: Apply on Indeeed, or send a cover letter, resume and three work samples to [e-mail].