Community Information Specialist

Available: August 2026

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree; or
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree and two years of experience in publicity, promotion, or journalism; or
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience in publicity, promotion, or journalism; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of the above options.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, and prepares news releases about the district;
• Assists in setting annual objectives for the district’s information program;
• Serves as liaison officer between the district and news media;
• Directs activities designed to inform the public of departmental activities such as public meetings, tours of facilities, events, and other activities;
• Oversees special projects such as the production of a regular column in the local newsletter reflective of the Superintendent’s view;
• Contributes to, prepares, edits, reproduces, and distributes internal and external documents, including newsletters, media releases, brochures, fliers, and other illustrative or informative materials as needed;
• Coordinates events such as exhibits in local libraries or community centers which present student art or academic work favorably to the public;
• Schedules press conferences, as needed.

Reports To

District Administration

Works With

Students, staff, parents, and administration.

Pay

$50,000–$60,000 per year