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Public Relations

Job Location

Thurston County, WA

Published By

Our Ark

Type of Job

Part Time Volunteer

Published Date

April 12, 2021 at 7:00:00 AM

About the job


We are seeking to hire a Public Relations specialist who will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for our company. You will be in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups by writing press releases and other media communications, responding to requests for information and press conferences, and coaching client representatives in the correct way of communicating with the public and with clients.

To be successful in this role, you will need a deep understanding of consumer marketing. You will also need excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in handling a press conference is also an advantage.

Public Relations Responsibilities:

Responding to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
Writing press releases and other media communications to promote clients.
Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder views of the organization's agenda and accomplishments.
Coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees.
Studying the organization's objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
Preparing and editing organizational publications, including employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal and external audiences.
Updating and maintaining Web content.
Conferring with managers to identify trends and group interests and providing advice on business decisions.

Requirements

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:


  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

  • Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment


Public Relations Requirements:


  • Bachelor degree in journalism, PR, marketing or related field.

  • Experience handling a press conference.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to pitch to media.

  • Knowledge of consumer marketing.

  • An ability to work on big strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks.

  • Ability to think both creatively and strategically.

  • Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.

  • Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.

  • Creativity in securing coverage and buzz with traditional outlets.

  • Understanding of social media and solid experience working with bloggers.

  • Project and budget management skills.

  • Responds well under pressure with strict time limit.

  • Quick and enthusiastic learner.

Benefits

  1. Volunteering connects you to others.

  2. Volunteering is good for your mind and body.

  3. Volunteering can advance your career.

  4. Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life.

  5. Changing a youth's life

  6. Making our communities better to live and love 

About us

We are 100% volunteer led team of passionate people who are to support and help the youth on the streets to go from thriving to surviving through care, compassionate, committed adults in our communities. We adhere to our values of Compassion, Community (engaging individuals, building alliances), Commitment, Hope, Trust, Love, Respect, and Integrity. We love to have fun enjoying every moment we have with team members, youth, and our communities. We would love to have you a part of this team.

Address

Olympia, WA, USA

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