Public Relations Coordinator

Description

Do you want to have a career that's both rewarding AND fun?
Do you want to work for an organization that has a supportive, person-centered working environment?
Do you want to feel like you really accomplished something at the end of your workday?
Do you want to work with amazing coworkers??
Ability Building Community is looking for Public Relations Coordinator to join Team ABC in Rochester!

You must submit a Cover Letter & Self-Created Resume when applying.

About ABC:
The mission of Ability Building Community (ABC) is to provide services for individuals with disabilities through community inclusion. ABC has provided work supports, recreation/leisure activities, and independent living services to people with disabilities in the Rochester, Caledonia, and La Crescent, MN areas since 1956.

About the job:

The Public Relations Coordinator oversees marketing, communications, public relations, and branding strategies that support the overall direction of the agency. Responsible for event planning, grant writing, attending and presenting at community events on behalf of the agency, media representation and additional duties as assigned by supervisor. This position requires regular travel between Rochester & Houston County.

Schedule and pay:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; does require some evenings and weekends due to various internal and external events.

The starting wage for the Public Relations Coordinator is

$22.00/hour

plus benefits.

At ABC, we offer

BENEFITS

with you and your family in mind:

ABC offers

competitive compensation .
You will receive generous

paid time off

and

extended sick leave

accruals, starting on your first day of employment.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes

medical, dental, vision insurance , as well as

employer-paid basic group life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance . Other options for you will include

voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) .
We offer all employees a

FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

which provides access to professional services which support your (and your household's) mental, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
You will have the opportunity to plan for your future through

403(b) contributions with an employer match

(100% of the first 4% of your contribution the first quarter following 6 months of employment).
We are committed to your

training and development , offering paid training, an Educational Assistance Program, and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements

Required:

Degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field

OR
two (2) years of related work experience, including public speaking

experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license, meet standards set by the
agency's insurance carrier, be insurable, and have personal vehicle

insurance.

Must be able to pass a Department of Human Services background
study.

Must be able to communicate well, written and orally. Strong computer skills are also necessary for this position.
Desired:

Experience in planning/coordinating fundraising events.
Experience in grant writing.
Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus but is not required.