Community Relations Coordinator - Entry Level

Other Richmond, Virginia


Description

The Community Relations Coordinator will plan, develop, implement, and analyze community relations campaigns, marketing efforts, and related events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.
  • Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company.
  • Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
  • Uses social media to coordinate community relations.
  • Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company.
  • Selects positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels.
  • Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes special events and press conferences.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
  • Ability to evaluate cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
  • Excellent persuasion skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.