Assistant Public Relations Specialist

Overall Objective: Assisting in planning, development and implementation of all public relations strategies and activities, both within the Organization and to outside constituencies.

Skills: Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships at a time

Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Courage, Discernment, Discretion

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the not-for-profit or association sector.

• Bachelors degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred.

• Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.

• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Assist the Public Relations and Media Specialist in communicating information to maintain favorable public perceptions of the Organization's accomplishments and agenda.
• Coordinate media interest in the Organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Prepare or edit organizational print and media tools for internal and external audiences.
• Arrange public appearances, lectures, or seminars for constituents and churches to increase product and service awareness.

• Consult with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for the Organization’s products, events, and general services.
• Prepare and deliver speeches to further public relations objectives.
• Lead projects as assigned, such as marketing and special events.
   

Reporting:

• This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing

Salary and Benefits:

• This position is a full-time, support-raising position

• Health insurance and retirement benefits included in budget

   

Inquiries:

• Apply at www.crescentproject.org/careers or e-mail jobs@crescentproject.org for more information.