PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE SOUGHT
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced public relations representative to join our volunteer-based non-profit advocacy organization. In this role, you will work alongside our Communications Committee and Public Relations Committee to plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for our organization; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new opportunities.
- Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
- Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Identify member and mobile home park residents, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.
- Develop and maintain the company’s corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and provide content for the organizations website.
- Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect the organization or its members.
- Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
Requirements:
- A degree in Public Relations, Advertising, or Communications, or other forms of certifications, not required but preferred
- Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Communications and Media – Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Sales and Marketing – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
For more information or to inquiry about the positions, please contact Gabriel De Simone by email at ggds1995@att.net or by phone at 619-981-0320.