Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create public relations strategies that will promote the organization's mission and goals.
• Write press releases or other media communications to promote the organization to the community and potential funders.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, organizational stakeholders, and potential funders.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to reach the community and potential client groups.
• Develop and maintain the organization's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of the company logo and signage.
• Respond to requests for information about the organization's activity and status.
• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Formulate policies and procedures related to public relations efforts.
• Prepare or edit organizational publications such as employee newsletters or reports for internal and external audiences.
• Consult with advertising agencies and staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that this position requires the employee to engage in fundraising activities to secure a portion or all of their salary. Candidates with a strong background in fundraising and development or encouraged to apply.