Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Media Studies, or a closely related field; preference given to those with 3-5 years full-time experience in the field of Public Relations/Communications/Marketing or Media.

Desired Skills & Characteristics:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective public relations, including graphic design, branding, and digital media outreach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of our community, including board members, administrators, teachers and staff, parents, students and community groups
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Broad understanding of traditional and social media platforms, experience in web content writing and design, and social media content creations

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as an advisor to the Superintendent and Central Office Administrators by providing guidance, strategy, writing and support to shape District communications. You will create, implement, and evaluate a variety of communication strategies in line with the District's Mission, Strategic Plan, and other initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise on how best to convey district communication goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for the purpose of building effective communications, enhancing relationships, and ensuring a high quality of customer service to achieve District goals and objectives.
• Coordinate responses to all public information requests for the purpose of ensuring effective communication practices to meet District strategic goals and to provide excellent customer service.
• Act as District spokesperson at the Superintendent's discretion.
• Apply creativity, knowledge of audience expectations, and strategy to develop content that effectively reaches intended stakeholders and reinforces the District mission.
• Coordinate District social media, newsletters and website content.
• Provide public relations support to District organizations including PTAs, Alumni Association, and Dollars for Scholars.

Salary & Benefits:

• Administrative salary and benefits as described in the Sweet Home Administrators and Supervisors (SHASA) agreement. Minimum starting salary: $73,610.00

How to Apply: Complete application on the WNY School Application System .
Online applications should include attachments of: resume, cover letter, letters of recommendations, and transcripts.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
JoAnn A. Balazs, Assistant Superintendent for Talent & Equity

Job Attachment : View Attachment

Itinerant Location : District Office

Start Date : 7/1/2023

Contact Person's Name : JoAnn Balazs

Contact Person's Title : Assistant Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone : 716-250-1408

Contact Person's Email : jbalazs@sweethomeschools.org

Job Posting Link : https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387