Public Safety Communications & Outreach Specialist University Assistant

Danbury, CT

Part Time

Emergency Mgmt UA

Experienced

Western Connecticut State University
University Police & Public Safety
Public Safety Communications & Outreach Specialist University Assistant
Part-time Position

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for part-time, maximum of 19 hours per week Public Safety Communications & Outreach Specialist position in our University Police & Public Safety department.

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The University Police & Public Safety department oversees the Public Safety divisions, which includes University Police, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Emergency Management departments. Additional information is available at www.wcsu.edu/police/ Information on the University may be found on www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary: This part-time role reports to the Director of Public Safety and works a maximum of 19 hours per week. The schedule offers flexibility but requires occasional after-hours availability to photograph or film campus events and post urgent or emergency messages. Operating with minimal supervision, you will independently manage digital platforms while collaborating closely with public safety staff to build positive community relations and increase public safety awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

Website Management: Update and maintain web pages for University Police, EHS, and Emergency Management using the university's content management system.
Social Media Management: Plan, create, and schedule all social media content. Capture photo and video content at campus events (some evenings/weekends required) and monitor/publish emergency alerts after hours as needed.
Content Creation: Design flyers, digital graphics, brochures, and outreach materials for public safety campaigns and safety awareness programs.
Community Outreach: Represent the department at campus tabling events, student orientations, and community engagement programs.

Special Projects: Assist the administrative and command staff with special communication initiatives, data gathering, or safety campaigns

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven success managing professional or organizational social media accounts and growing engagement. Experience in Public Safety or Law Enforcement preferred. Highly proficient with computers, web content editors, photo-video equipment and graphic design or multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, MS Office). Excellent written and verbal grammar, with the ability to write clear, concise, and professional public safety messaging. Highly independent and self-motivated with minimal supervision required, yet collaborative and comfortable working alongside police officers, emergency staff, and university students. This position is subject to law enforcement background investigation and non-disclosure agreement.

Work Hours, Salary & Benefits: Maximum of 19 hours per week, $22.00 per hour. Flexible schedule required, including the ability to occasionally work or monitor channels outside standard business hours. Additional information on part-time benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. Please note there are no paid benefits for this position.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WCSU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.

Application Process: Prospective candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the contact information for (3) current professional references and a resume.

To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/5YCOMwgdy8/Public-Safety-Communications-Outreach-Specialist-University-Assistant

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 20, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer

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