Job Description
Public Relations Specialist (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:
- Serves as a liaison between the organization and the public.
- Develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization through public-facing communication.
- Responds to information requests from media contacts.
- Writes, reviews, and/or distributes press releases and other public-facing communication.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with media outlets, consumers, government entities, and public interest groups.
- Arrange interviews for the company’s executives and management.
- Evaluates advertising campaigns to ensure consistency with the organization’s public relations strategy.
- Develops and/or executes social media and content strategies to release information on the organization in a manner that will promote a positive public image.
- Attends weekly department meetings and biweekly all staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Must be available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week
- Extensive knowledge of public relations principles and strategies.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with media contacts and outlets.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Prior related experience required.
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