Public Information Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

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Date Posted 08/14/26

Applications Due08/30/26

Vacancy ID221817

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NY HELPYes

AgencyTeachers Retirement System

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers' Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $78669 to $115477 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Duties Description The Public Information Specialist 1 will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Assist in content creation and developing and executing a multi-faceted communications strategy to educate and inform stakeholders about NYSTRS, its operations and benefit structure.
• Write content for NYSTRS' various stakeholder groups (i.e., teachers, retired members, employers, and the public) to keep them apprised of System news, retirement-planning information, benefits, and financial and investment topics. Content is written for various print and digital mediums, including publications, mass email, and the website.
• Edit and proofread content for conformity to NYSTRS brand standards and editorial style guide.
• Work with other NYSTRS departments as needed to write and/or proofread their communications materials, presentations and reports.
• Assist with the distribution of press releases.
• Assist in maintaining and updating content on NYSTRS' website.
• Other special communications projects and assignments as needed to support the mission of the department in educating internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR: 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Public Information Specialist 1 (SG-18); OR: 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title; OR

To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:

Six years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media.

Substitutions: An associates degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelors in these fields can substitute for four years; and a masters degree in these fields can substitute for an additional year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments Writing Sample Required: Please provide a sample of your professional writing work as an additional attachment with resume submission. Submit at least one but no more than three samples via Word or PDF. Please also explain if you wrote the material on your own or if you collaborated with others who contributed to or edited the piece. Failure to provide the required writing sample(s) will result in you not being considered for the role.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Emily Seils

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered, you must submit your application through our applicant portal. Here is the link to view the position and submit your application: https://nystrs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/NYSTRS_Careers

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