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Job Summary:
The Community Relations Specialist will plan, develop, implement, and analyze community relations campaigns, marketing efforts, and related events.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.
- Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company.
- Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
- Uses social media to coordinate community relations.
- Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company.
- Selects positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels.
- Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes special events and press conferences.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
- Ability to evaluate cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
- Excellent persuasion skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
- At least two years of work in public relations OR at least two years of work in a field related to the company preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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