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Community Outreach Specialist

Tri-State Better Business Bureau, Evansville, IN, United States


The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain and monitor communications on behalf of the Tri-State Better Business Bureau & assist with bureau outreach efforts.

BBB Social Media, Newsletter/Eblasts, Articles & Press Releases

Create content for social media

Manage all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter) – create and schedule content (at least 4 days per week), respond to comments, messages, engage with other BBB accredited businesses online

Responsible for the content and preparation of the monthly Accredited Business newsletter. Content must be approved by the Director of Bureau Affairs and the President and CEO.

Create and distribute press releases, consumer alerts, monthly articles, ads and other requested pieces in efforts to further community knowledge of the BBB, its services and events.

Public facing communications

Produce scripts, assist with production and request airtime for PSAs/space for outdoor advertising and look for other opportunities for creative communications (YouTube Videos, podcasts, etc.)

Continually look to promote and further BBB programs and expand/work with BBB Community Partners.

Maintain local media contacts, eblast audience lists and promote BBB events on community calendars

Assist in updating BBB materials, brochures and other BBB resources

Responsible for maintaining our Google Grant/Google Ads

Additional Duties

Help prepare ads for Accredited Businesses or graphics for bureau as requested

Help with presentations to groups and assist with BBB Consumer Protection Task Force

Help with Community Outreach and assist with the development of new programs, fundraising and events.

Monitor media and news activity

Assist with system updates, data entry, answering phone calls from consumers and businesses, assist consumers who come into BBB office, or other office duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent training or work experience considered.

Ability to communicate professionally and persuasively over the phone, in writing and in person with businesses of all sizes and in all industries

Commitment to providing outstanding customer service

Excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

High level of interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive information and documents with confidentiality

Proficient with MS Office and capable of internet research

Experience with Adobe Cloud, Photoshop, or Canva a plus.

Social Media experience required.

Must be able to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced team environment and be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

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