Community Relations Associate

Summary: Provide assistance to the Community Relations Office through the following job duties:

Under direction of Community Relations Manager, assists, both independently and as part of a group, with the implementation of agency, community and public relations efforts for improved agency awareness, messaging and promotion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Community Relations and Engagement: Assists as directed in executing communication, community engagement and public relations strategies and objectives.
  
  Maintains, tracks and reports all published information about the organization. Assists as needed in conducting surveys to obtain marketing information about the agency's programs and services. Assists with implementation of agency crisis communication plan as directed.

• Special Events: assists with the logistics and coordination of special community and special agency events; works with agency departments for staffing special events and community outreach opportunities.

• Social Media: assists, identifies and works as part of a team to schedule news and engaging topics for social media efforts; monitors social media interactions and communications to support agency's social media goals. Identifies methods for increased social media reach and presence. Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Instagram, etc.

• Video Production: assists with filming and post-production of video for online and social media usage. Maintains agency's YouTube channel. Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Rush, YouTube, etc.

• Website: assists, as needed, for the maintenance of agency external website to improve user experience. Working knowledge of Word Press.

• Publications: Provides support in the creation, editing, production and distribution of a variety of internal and external print and digital publications, direct mail, online and print ad campaigns, brochures, and newsletters.
  
  Works with vendors to produce publications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Working knowledge of Adobe CS and Constant Contact.

• General Office: Composes and prepares routine correspondence and reports as directed. Maintains and orders office supplies as needed; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications: Associates Degree or equivalent in experience and/or training.

Applicant must meet the additional requirements below…

• Must meet agency computer competency level requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Adobe CS, Microsoft Word, Constant Contact, Word Press, PowerPoint, and Social Media Networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., and the ability to learn and adapt to other programs as needed.

• Must be familiar with operation of standard office equipment including fax machine, copiers, shredders, printers and postage meters.

• Must hold Valid State of Ohio driver's license. May be required to drive agency vehicle. Must meet agency driving requirements

• Must successfully complete a BCI background check.

• Must meet all other agency employment requirements. Must meet all requirements as outlined on the corresponding job description.

Salary: Minimal annual salary $31,200; negotiable based on combined education and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Available: Immediate Start

Date Posted: May 14, 2024