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.