Job description

Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator

**Pay will be based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Public Relations

· Content creation for a variety of channels including but not limited to:

• Print Newsletters
• Electronic Newsletters
• Social Media Channels
• News Releases
• Website blog

· Foster relationships with media and influencers to increase unpaid media

· Maintain a database of former campers and creating alumni group opportunities

· Maintenance and updating of distribution lists both of stakeholders and media

· Photography for all channels

· Special event support and planning

· Speaking engagements and media interviews as needed

Volunteer Coordinator

· Actively keep in contact with the volunteers in the current database and work to maintain connections between volunteers and the Cosmosphere.

· Scheduling volunteers as needed for all departments.

· Recruiting volunteers and creating system for training

· Cultivating relationships between the Cosmosphere and its volunteers

· Maintaining volunteer hour log and interfacing with Reno County Volunteer Center

· Keep monthly records of the hours each volunteer works.

· Set up regular volunteer training.

· Coordinate volunteer Christmas Party

· Keep accurate records for years served and awards earned

· Coordinate Annual Volunteer Awards breakfast

Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication-related major

· Understanding of public relations strategy and channels

· Social media savvy

· Impeccable written and verbal communication skills

· Desire to learn new processes and willingness to take direction in all areas.

· A sense of servant leadership based on humility and desire to serve the organization’s mission and purpose with an excellent work ethic.

· A commitment to support a collegial, responsive, and positive workplace culture based on mutual respect and open communication.

Work Requirements

· Schedule: Monday – Friday, some evenings and weekends (up to 40 hours per week)

· Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs., manual dexterity to operate keyboard.

· Mental effort: working on computer during time spent on the job, reading, writing, analyzing, visualizing.

· Sensory requirement: ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the telephone to the general public, ability to communicate and respond to staff.

· Able to work under stress

· Excellent attendance required

· Background check as it relates to job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Journalism or Communication-related: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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