Public Relations Specialist

Posted On: June 25, 2015

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: The Buddy Fund (nonprofit)

Company Description

The Buddy Fund nonprofit 501(c)3

Founded in 2005, The Buddy Fund’s mission is to help animals in need.
For more information, please visit www.dogsindanger.com

Job Description

The Public Relations Specialist will lead and coordinate the organization's overall communications strategy and message. Reporting to the Director, the Public relations Specialist will work collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and implement communication strategies to broaden visibility and share of voice of The Buddy Fund’s nonprofit programs and oversee organizational messaging.

Responsibilities
Be a part of the team in putting forth programs and strategies that maximizes the impact our programs and that extend our mission.
Develop and distribute to the media The Buddy Fund’s core messages to ensure organizational consistency.
Identify significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support The Buddy Fund’s work, and create and implement plans to exploit them.
Field media response to inquiries about The Buddy Fund.

Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passion for the animals

Required time: Part time, minimum 10 hours per week
Hourly compensation commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to brenda@dogsindanger.com