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The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation is the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for Oswego County, NY. There are 37 BOCES in New York State that were established to provide cost-effective, shared educational programs and services to school districts. At CiTi, our mission is to Build Your Future! Our Keys to the CiTi drive our decision-making: Is this safe? Is this done with integrity? Is this kind? Is this helpful?

The CiTi Public Relations Department is a nationally award-winning team of creative storytellers who work to promote and publicize student learning. The department is comprised of teams serving districts in the following Counties: Cayuga, Onondaga, Cortland, Jefferson, Madison, Oswego, Tompkins, Seneca, Tioga and Wayne. Our team members are passionate about communication, collaboration and celebration. We are life-long learners constantly striving to better ourselves so that we can better support schools. If you are a creative individual who thrives in a flexible work environment and loves working with people, this could be the role for you.

CiTi PR is currently seeking a Public Information Assistant who will grow to act as a primary contact for one or two school districts in the Watertown region, implementing a strategic communications plan and helping to build the school’s brand. Tactics you may use to implement school PR strategy are:

Messaging, including crisis communications.
Social media management.
Photography of events.
Story writing/press releases/publications.
Videography.
Website content management.

We understand that many candidates may not have all the aforementioned skills, and we are proud to offer on-the-job training for all positions. The following characteristics are essential for being successful in this role:

Relationship-building.
Customer service.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Writing and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pitch ideas and push work through on your own initiative.
A personal drive for continuous learning.
Limited graphic design knowledge a plus.
Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field OR a bachelor’s degree with one year experience OR an associate’s degree with three years experience OR a high school diploma with six years experience. (If you do not meet these qualifications, inquire about our Public Relations Specialist Trainee position).

Why join our team? You can make a difference in education with the support of 20 school public relations colleagues in the department and your closest team, a small group consisting of public relations specialists and graphic design specialists led by an assistant public relations coordinator. The teams of the department are overseen by the public relations coordinator. You will collaborate with the creative professionals in your team, and the larger team, to support student learning. We may not be teaching students in a classroom, but we are helping students read.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary- $48,500, As Per Middle Managers’ Contract

START DATE: As Soon As Possible.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing until filled.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it is committed to providing equal access to all categories of employment, programs and educational opportunities, including career and technical education opportunities, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, Native American ancestry/ethnicity, creed or religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability or any other legally protected category under federal, state or local law. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Civil Rights Compliance Officer

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