Job Number

53241

Position Start Date

8/1/2024

Position Title Communications Specialist Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $61,228.25 Job Description

Communications Specialist - Academy Park

Monday - Friday

Full-Time

APSUE Employment Opportunity

Reports to: Director of Communications and Operations/Albany High School Principal

Primary Duties

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Writes, edits and creates a wide range of content for print and digital communications related to Albany High School and the City School District of Albany Athletic Department, with a primary goal of increasing student and family engagement. Content includes but is not limited to the website and various district, school and department social media platforms, newsletters, calendars, announcements, brochures and postcards.
Photography at school and athletic events.
Assists with updating general information on the website.
Works directly with the Albany High School principal and their designees to edit and produce weekly updates for the entire school community distributed through digital platforms.
Assists the Albany High School principal and their designees with the implementation and enhancement of social media tools, with a particular focus on students, parents and guardians, and community members.

MEDIA RELATIONS

Assists with writing and editing news releases, media advisories and other media-related materials as needed for Albany High School and the district’s Athletic Department.
Assists with researching questions and obtaining information from appropriate school and department personnel in response to media inquiries.
Assists the Communications Department with maintaining media contact database.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Assists with the development of materials and digital survey tools for public meetings and events related to Albany High School and the Athletic Department; provides follow-up communication through a variety of platforms related to meetings and events when appropriate.
Attends Board of Education and community meetings as necessary and seeks opportunities to further relationships with parents and guardians, community groups, businesses, educational institutions, etc.

Other

Assists with the development and execution of new and innovative communications and community relations tactics in line with the district’s strategic plan, with a particular focus on messaging and content to engage and empower students as well as parents and guardians, and community members.
Performs general administrative duties such as typing, filing, answering telephone calls, photocopying, etc.
Participates in relevant meetings with Albany High, Athletics and Communications staff.

Job Qualifications

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment. For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in communications or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing for print and digital communications and marketing materials (including website and social media content, newsletter articles, brochures, etc.)
Experience with Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Meet, etc.
Experience with virtual meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) for internal and public meetings.
Knowledge of desktop publishing, layout and graphic design (use of space, fonts, graphics, photos, etc.).
Basic knowledge of and experience with digital camera use for both still photography and video content.
Good organizational skills and an eye for detail.
An interest in and familiarity with issues affecting public education, such as learning standards and teaching methods relevant to urban school districts, alternative education, special education, athletics, etc.

Application Procedure

Applications for this position are accepted by applying through the RecruitFront "Apply Now" button.

For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@albany.k12.ny.us

Job Category Support Staff Job Location APRK

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