Job Description
Job Description
Imagine having the opportunity to create a meaningful employment experience, one that meets your career goals and your desire to do socially responsible work.
What type of organization would you choose?
For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in life. Our inclusive programs cover arts, entrepreneurship, the outdoors, STEM, and more, helping girls discover their strengths and embrace leadership. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls build a positive value system, form healthy relationships, and take action to make the world a better place.
The Public Relations Manager develops and manages a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media. Facilitate member engagement and provide communications and marketing support – including press releases, social media, graphics and advertising – in alignment with Council policies, standards, goals, objectives, and budget. Support the Council’s participation in national brand initiatives and marketing campaigns to locally advance the brand and support strategic objectives. Identify campaign target audiences and assist in the development of messaging for Council-wide implementation. Research marketing and advertising opportunities and keep up to date on industry data and trends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned.
- Under the supervision and guidance of the Communications Director, develop, implement and track public relations plans, strategies and campaigns to advance the goals and objectives of GSSJC.
- Manage and optimize social media channels with relevant and engaging content.
- Manage GSSJC Media Corps Girl Scouts group and coordinate Girl Scout appearances for media opportunities.
- Prepare compelling press releases announcing Gold Award Girl Scouts, promotions and other newsworthy items.
- Initiate and manage marketing projects in collaboration with appropriate staff within the department, e-newsletters, or email and social media.
- Write copy and promotional articles and coordinate placement with graphics designer.
- Research marketing opportunities and keep up to date on industry data and trends; track performance against peer organizations and maintain an archive of marketing collateral
- Assist Communications Director with Council’s community relations; coordinate Council presence at identified community events; represent Council within the community as needed.
- Assist in the development of annual advertising budget and long-term strategic plan.
- Serve as back-up for photography.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with emphasis in public relations, journalism, advertising, communication, or related field; or comparable work experience with three to five years’ marketing strategies and planning experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to AP style and format.
- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); InDesign, Illustrator and or Photoshop; Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, SnapChat TikTok and YouTube); computer and office equipment, including printer, scanner, mouse, fax machine, telephone, calculator, copier and other miscellaneous office, art and multimedia equipment and tools, hand-held camera for still photography and video recording.
- Valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to personal transportation on a daily basis.
Benefits: We appreciate your dedication and offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, short and long-term disability coverage, life and AD&D insurance, educational assistance, commuter benefits, paid time off, company holidays, and more. Join our collaborative and creative team, where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on our success.
Belonging and Sisterhood: Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers, and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are subject to moderate noise levels, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job function, the employee must have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Employee should have ability to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Employees will sit and work at computer most of the time. Heavy visual acuity is required to perform such activities as preparing and analyzing data and figures, using computer, car and extensive reading and proofing.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is a 501c nonprofit organization.