Public Relations Associate
Easter Seals Greater Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Basic Function:
To perform fundraising, public relations, graphic design, and administrative duties supporting Easter Seals Greater Houston's Development Department and 13 programs
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and evaluate overall communication strategy, including social media, email, website, public relations, and advertising
Disseminate information to publications, media and local community concerning all events and program success stories by use of press releases and media alerts including follow up and thank you
Calendaring of social and pr event calendars and listings – inc. Houston Calendar of Social Events
Cultivate relationships with donors, members of the media, and community partners
Primary coordination of donor tracking for website listings
Primary coordination of monthly email newsletter, event email campaigns as well as other donor communications
Primary responsibility for agency/ event website design, maintenance, continued improvement & GoogleAds Grant
Primary responsibility for agency/event graphics and collateral such as event signage & billboards.
Primary responsibility program graphics and collateral
Primary responsibility for agency/ event social media including FaceBook, Twitter, linkedIn, YouTube and Instagram
Primary responsibility for tracking of social media / media recap / end of year reporting to donors
Primary responsibility to calendar, implement and recruit for blog program
Responsible for ensuring photography, releases and stock photos are licensed/released in accordance with licensure.
Responsible for edits, changes and creation of forms, funds, appeals etc through database an on website
Supervising any development intern
Develop, implement and perform standard administrative duties for the department
Full detailed responsibility during all special events as directed by Special Events Manager
Serve as a community spokesperson by representing ESGH including United Way agency & other fairs
Community referral assistance via socials
Develop and maintain social networking following through groups, updates and events
Assist in coordination of annual report
Assist in developing and implementing marketing tools Development/Program
Assist in developing corporate relationships and cultivate other donor opportunities
Assist in donor recognition programs
Perform duties under limited supervision
Perform all other duties as assigned by your Supervisor, Assistant Director, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer
Maintain ethical and professional conduct. Conduct should reflect the code of ethics and standards of recognized professional licensing organizations and of ESGH
Adhere to all ESGH policies and procedures as reflected in the ESGH Employee Guidelines
Participate in general staff meetings, departmental and managerial meetings, and any other meetings as assigned by your Supervisor, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for event, agency and program collateral including graphics, printing, distribution and marketing
Skills:
Strong communication skills
Strong organization and project management skills
Computer literacy
Math skills including budgeting and negotiating
Fully motivated and able to work autonomously
Reading and technical communication
Public Relations and Customer Service
Professionalism
Physical demands including lifting up to 30 pounds and ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel
Driving required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in public relations, communication, marketing or fundraising
Experience:
And/Or one-year experience in public relations, marketing or fundraising. Must have experience with Adobe, In Design, PhotoShop. Bloomerang database experience a plus. Spanish as a plus.
Position Reports To:
Development Director
To perform fundraising, public relations, graphic design, and administrative duties supporting Easter Seals Greater Houston's Development Department and 13 programs
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and evaluate overall communication strategy, including social media, email, website, public relations, and advertising
Disseminate information to publications, media and local community concerning all events and program success stories by use of press releases and media alerts including follow up and thank you
Calendaring of social and pr event calendars and listings – inc. Houston Calendar of Social Events
Cultivate relationships with donors, members of the media, and community partners
Primary coordination of donor tracking for website listings
Primary coordination of monthly email newsletter, event email campaigns as well as other donor communications
Primary responsibility for agency/ event website design, maintenance, continued improvement & GoogleAds Grant
Primary responsibility for agency/event graphics and collateral such as event signage & billboards.
Primary responsibility program graphics and collateral
Primary responsibility for agency/ event social media including FaceBook, Twitter, linkedIn, YouTube and Instagram
Primary responsibility for tracking of social media / media recap / end of year reporting to donors
Primary responsibility to calendar, implement and recruit for blog program
Responsible for ensuring photography, releases and stock photos are licensed/released in accordance with licensure.
Responsible for edits, changes and creation of forms, funds, appeals etc through database an on website
Supervising any development intern
Develop, implement and perform standard administrative duties for the department
Full detailed responsibility during all special events as directed by Special Events Manager
Serve as a community spokesperson by representing ESGH including United Way agency & other fairs
Community referral assistance via socials
Develop and maintain social networking following through groups, updates and events
Assist in coordination of annual report
Assist in developing and implementing marketing tools Development/Program
Assist in developing corporate relationships and cultivate other donor opportunities
Assist in donor recognition programs
Perform duties under limited supervision
Perform all other duties as assigned by your Supervisor, Assistant Director, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer
Maintain ethical and professional conduct. Conduct should reflect the code of ethics and standards of recognized professional licensing organizations and of ESGH
Adhere to all ESGH policies and procedures as reflected in the ESGH Employee Guidelines
Participate in general staff meetings, departmental and managerial meetings, and any other meetings as assigned by your Supervisor, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for event, agency and program collateral including graphics, printing, distribution and marketing
Skills:
Strong communication skills
Strong organization and project management skills
Computer literacy
Math skills including budgeting and negotiating
Fully motivated and able to work autonomously
Reading and technical communication
Public Relations and Customer Service
Professionalism
Physical demands including lifting up to 30 pounds and ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel
Driving required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in public relations, communication, marketing or fundraising
Experience:
And/Or one-year experience in public relations, marketing or fundraising. Must have experience with Adobe, In Design, PhotoShop. Bloomerang database experience a plus. Spanish as a plus.
Position Reports To:
Development Director