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Community Relations Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Summary: Provides assistance to the Community Relations Office through the following job duties:

Under direction of Community Relations Manager, assists, both independently and as part of a group, with the implementation of agency, community and public relations efforts for improved agency awareness, messaging and promotion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Community Relations and Engagement: Assists, as directed, in executing communication, community engagement and public relations strategies and objectives. Assists as directed in conducting surveys to obtain marketing information about the agency’s programs and services. Assists with implementation of agency crisis communication plan as directed.
  • Special Events: assists as directed with identification and development of community partnerships and opportunities to expand awareness and reach of public relations efforts.
  • Awareness Campaigns: assists with creation and development of short and long-term awareness campaigns, assists with identifying potential partnerships to reach campaign goals.
  • Social Media: creates content and works as part of a team to schedule news and engaging topics for social media efforts; Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Instagram, etc.
  • Website: maintains and develops content and functionality of agency external website to improve user experience. Working knowledge of Word Press.
  • Media: assists, as directed, in the identification and creation of engaging correspondence, content and informational materials for distribution to local media. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
  • Publications: Assists in the creation, editing, production and distribution of a variety of internal and external print and digital publications, direct mail, ad campaigns, brochures, and newsletters. Works with vendors to produce publications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Working knowledge of Adobe CS and Constant Contact.
  • General Office: Composes and prepares routine correspondence and reports as directed. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Marketing or related field or equivalent in education and experience.  One to two years related experience required.

Applicant must meet the additional requirements below…

  • Must meet agency computer competency level requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software; Graphics software; Publication software; and Word Processing software.
  • Must meet agency driving requirements. Must hold valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
  • Must successfully complete a BCI background check.
  • Must meet all other agency employment requirements.  Must meet all requirements as outlined on the corresponding job description.

 

Salary: Pay range $21 to $23 per hour; based on combined experience and education

Hours: 40 hours per week

Available: Approximately November 2024 through January 2025

Date Posted: October 15th, 2024

How to Apply: Please submit employment application and resume to jobapps@mcbdd.org.

Questions? Please contact Katie Cantrell (Human Resources Clerk) at 330-725-7751 ext. 288

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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