Job Description
Public Relations Manager (Volunteer/Remote)
- Are you seeking a volunteer role that affords you an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while being committed to helping further the efforts of ARO’s mission in helping victims of abuse?
- Do you like the flexibility of working within a virtual environment?
- Enjoy interacting globally with others who share the same passion for making a difference?
- Are you interested in the value of developing your skill sets, departmental cross-training, leadership roles, mentoring or the opportunity to excel within your chosen vocation?
Apply with ARO today and join our team of amazing volunteers!
**This is an unpaid volunteer position
Only hiring female identifying volunteers -read more about our BFOQ policy below.
Responsibilities And What You Will Do:
- Works with the ARO Leadership team and Advisory Board to perfect messaging.
- Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department and a team of Public Relations Specialists
- Works with executive leadership to establish a strategic long-range plan consistent with the vision statement. Analyzes appropriate ways to bring this message to the various target groups.
- Plans effective use of media through press releases and participation in community activities.
- Organizes activities to recruit new volunteers and events designed to reward faithful volunteers.
- Prepares written material to support fundraising efforts.
- Researches potential sources of grant money and works with executive leadership to prepare grant proposals.
- Works to minimize damage from any type of immediate problem by utilizing principles of crisis management.
- Attend leadership and all company meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a degree in a related field such as marketing, journalism, communications or English.
- At least 5+ years of public relations experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Good judgment, creativity, and an enthusiastic attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships.
- Accreditation by a professional society such as the Public Relations Society of America is desirable but not required.
- Must be available to volunteer 10-15+ hours a week
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