We're seeking a communication professional to work with Ulster BOCES and our component schools as the primary storyteller, brand ambassador, and communications liaison, building strong connections among schools, families, staff, community members, media outlets, and stakeholders. This position combines strategic public relations, community engagement, digital communications, and content creation to promote programs, services, achievements, and events across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include managing and enhancing the organization's digital presence; developing content for compelling print and digital publications; writing news releases and feature stories; coordinating media relations and special events; capturing photography and multimedia content; and ensuring consistent, accessible, and engaging communication with diverse audiences. The successful candidate is a creative, organized, and technologically skilled communications professional who can develop and execute integrated communication strategies, analyze engagement and effectiveness, cultivate positive community relationships, and help strengthen the organization's reputation through innovative storytelling and public outreach. Full-time. Flexibility needed to cover events in the evenings and occasional weekends. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification:

Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies. Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES United Employees contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details). Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range $50,778 - $64,859.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position involves responsibility for promoting and building strong communication links between the district, schools, parents, staff, and community. An employee in this class is responsible for providing continuum of communications services that includes website design and management, social media management, and other coordinated public information services. The work involves responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of school districts' websites, as well as developing and writing content for electric and print use and helping implement communications projects and strategies. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out of the details of the work. Supervision is not usually a function of this class. Does related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Designs, implements and maintains a visually compelling and technically effective school website utilizing typographic and graphic design techniques, photography and illustration; Coordinates the transfer of website content from test to production with appropriate personnel to maintain quality assurance standards; Uses various website tools, such as forms, electronic notifications, calendar systems, listserv or broadcast email programs; Coordinates web project timelines and the nature and schedule of specific projects, in conjunction with departmental personnel, to ensure project timeframes are appropriate and can be met; Monitors visitor traffic and recommends any necessary programming changes; Analyzes and resolves design layout, content and implementation problems; Responds to technical issues of site administration and infrastructure issues; Monitors electronic presence for accessibility compliance and makes necessary adjustments; Creates, curates, monitors and manages all social media published content (images, videos, ads, etc.) for the purpose of sharing news, cultivating relationships, and building online reputations; Analyzes key metrics and tweaks strategy as needed; Analyzes, reviews, and reports on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results and show return on investment; Attends various educational events and activities to gather information; Takes photographs for use in newsletters, district publications, media releases, websites and social media; Writes and distributes news releases and accompanying photographs to various news media; Coordinates media invitations and attendance at events; Plans, develops, writes, proofreads, edits, reproduces, and distributes school publications (i.e. newsletters, brochures, calendars, special marketing materials, etc.), and electronic communications content, including photographic and graphic design components; May provide technical assistance to personnel relating to the promotion of programs and services on the web and its' benefits to users. Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Graphic Technology, Graphic Communications, Computer Graphics, Public Relations, or a closely related field and one (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its' part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR B. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Graphic Technology, Graphic Communications, Computer Graphics, Public Relations, or a closely related field and (3) years of full-time paid experience, or its' part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its' part-time equivalent, in public and community relations which included experience in web design and/or development; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A, B and C above.

Special Requirement:

At time of appointment and throughout the duration of employment in this title, the incumbent must possess and continuously maintain a valid New York State Driver's License. Special Requirement for appointment in School Districts including

BOCES:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for employment in school districts must obtain clearance for appointment from the State Education Department based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:

At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts.

They are:

Ellenville Central School District

• Highland Central School District
• Kingston City Schools Consolidated
• New Paltz Central School District
• Onteora Central School District
• Rondout Valley Central School District
• Saugerties Central School District
• Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS

Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail:

complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org

By Mail:

175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561

By Telephone:

(845) 255-1400 Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005 -2500,

Telephone:

(646) 428-3900,

FAX:

(646) 428-3843;

TDD:

(800) 877-8339;

E-Mail:

OCR.NewYork@ed.gov .

Application Deadline:

07/19/2026

Job Number:

JP5712