Public Relations Manager

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To manage and support the execution of public relations initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) by building and maintaining a positive public image for Little Rock as a tourism and meetings destination, enhancing the visibility of LRCVB, and supporting its partners through proactive media relations and compelling storytelling initiatives.
This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.
Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field and three (3) years of professional-level work experience in public relations or media relations, preferably in tourism, hospitality or destination marketing. Agency experience or hospitality background preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle. Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends as required. This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation. DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements

Online applications only
Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance – Cigna – Cost per pay period
Base Plan: Emp only: $16.53; Emp + Spouse: $291.88, Emp + Child(ren): $241.82; Family: $517.18.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: $51.69; Emp + Spouse: $365.74, Emp + Child(ren): $308.64; Family: $622.68.
Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: $64.37; Emp + Spouse: $392.34, Emp + Child(ren): $332.71; Family: $660.69.
High Deductible Plan: Emp only: $10.90; Emp + Spouse: $280.10, Emp + Child(ren): $231.13; Family: $500.34.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment
Dental Insurance – Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.90; Emp & Child: $16.62; Family: $31.58 per pay period
Delta Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services; $0 deductible for Preventative Services
Maximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar year
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment
Vision Insurance – Emp: $4.02; Emp & Spouse: $7.64, Emp & Child: $8.24 and Family: $11.74 per pay period
Delta Vision - $0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $20 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation
$150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses)
Or – Contact Lens - $150 allowance for contacts
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment
Life Insurance – LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)
2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment
Accidental Death and Dismemberment – LRCVB pays employee premium
2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment
Long Term Disability – LRCVB pays employee premium
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.
Short Term Disability – Voluntary employee pays premium
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.
Pension – Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment
Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contribution
Vested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account – Choose from FSA (with Base, Buy-up 1 or Buyup 2 Plans), HSA (with High Deductible Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,
FSA – can enroll at Open Enrollment after one year of service
HSA – can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment
Deferred Compensation – Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution.
Voluntary Supplement Coverage – AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren); MASA – Medical Transport