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The Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) aims to advance the art and science of public relations and to strengthen communication, understanding and cooperation among the diverse individuals, groups, and institutions of the Society.

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JOB ALERT: Firehouse Subs – Manager of Public Relations

Thank you to Erin from Firehouse Subs for reaching out with this opportunity!

Available Job Title:

Firehouse Subs – Manager of Public Relations (Raleigh)

Brief Job Description:

Firehouse Subs Headquarters is seeking a Raleigh-based Manager of Public Relations to join our team. The person in the position has the opportunity to join an exciting, fast-paced, and high-energy environment, working in the hub of the public relations network for our organization.

The Manager of Public Relations facilitates local public relations efforts for the assigned regions of the Firehouse Subs system and serves day-to-day as the official public relations manager to franchisees within those territories. This position serves as an integral part of the Firehouse Subs field team, working day-to-day with the Franchise Business Consultant and Field Marketing Manager to achieve the brand’s key performance indicators.

Link for More Information and How to Apply:

https://firehouse-restaurant-group.careerplug.com/jobs/1514411/apps/new

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JOB ALERT: Wildlife Videographer for NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Thank you to NC Wildlife’s Mindy Wharton for sending this our way!

Available Job Title:

Wildlife Videographer

Brief Job Description:

This temporary position will be assigned to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Office of Communications, Marketing and Digital Engagement (CMDE). This position serves as the official videographer of the NCWRC housed within the agency’s CMDE Section. Under the Internal Communications Specialist, the videographer will inspire, develop and implement an engaging video strategy to increase public awareness of NCWRC and its various programs, services and initiatives. This position is responsible for using an array of tools and platforms to create and produce high-quality, engaging wildlife-related videos that can be distributed through a variety of digital outlets from concept to final edit, along with maintaining a video catalog and searchable archive. This position requires creative spark and leadership in video development, production, project management and collaboration.

Link for More Information and How to Apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3155849/wildlife-videographer-temporary-solutions

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JOB ALERT: Digital Communication Specialist – Durham Public Schools

The Digital Communications Specialist is a relationship builder and versatile communicator who is excellence-driven focused on solutions and is passionate about high-quality outcomes. The Digital Communications Specialist is a seasoned strategist, technologist, creative thinker, and storyteller. He/She also translates complex ideas and topics for internal and external audiences in relatable ways.

  • Maintain and improve upon Durham Public Schools’ presence across social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) by developing editorial content and timelines; set performance goals and design metrics to monitor progress.
  • Write compelling and attention-getting copy for social channels, web pages, digital ads, email solicitations.
  • Function as an online community manager by cultivating social interactions across channels and across multiple communities and audiences; design social chats and engage regularly with social audiences.
  • Develop goal-oriented direct response communications to multiple, diverse stakeholders and ensure content and messaging are aligned to program goals and organizational brand.
  • Continually evaluate social media and website engagement using analytic tools; develop tests to continuously improve engagement with audiences.

For more information and how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dJzkNsGg.

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JOB ALERT: Assistant Director, Communications and Membership at AIEA

The Assistant Director for Communications and Membership of the Association of International Education Administrators serves as coordinator of the membership program for the association, including recruiting and retaining members, managing and maintaining the member database, processing new membership applications, and developing and implementing membership strategy. This position also directs communications strategy for the Association, including membership and conference promotion, social media, communications related to programs, a biannual newsletter, and other communications-related projects. The Assistant Director for Communications and Membership reports to the Associate Director.

Note: The Association of International Education Administrators is an international professional association of over 800 members from around the United States and in other countries. Members are senior leaders (i.e. Vice Provosts, Vice Presidents, Deans) in international education.
The AIEA Secretariat is located in Durham, NC. Highly qualified remote candidates may be considered. The hiring range for this position is $45,000- $50,000 with a generous benefits package.

Manage Membership Services

  • Manage member services and membership processes for AIEA, which includes coordinating and maintaining a membership database consisting of 800+ members, including the collection and organization of member information
  • Develop and execute plan for maximizing engagement of members
  • Implement new member onboarding process
  • Track and report membership data
  • Ensure maintenance of up-to-date procedural manuals, directives and related membership files and records.
  • Develop goals and strategies to help drive membership renewals, recruitment, retention, and consider new revenue streams for the Association
  • Organize and develop new membership procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency
  • Serve as second tier for Member Support after the Administrative Assistant
  • Coordinate membership marketing campaigns
  • Develop and implement member relations plan, including member recruitment/growth, retention, and re-engagement strategies
  • Manage AIEA listservs for committees, and professional development programs
  • Process member applications as a back-up to the Administrative Assistant; streamline processing procedures with Administrative Assistant
  • Oversee transition to new membership platforms as needed
  • Recommend CMS platforms if needed;manage relationship with CMS platform and training of other staff
  • Make regular member and non-renewed member calls.
  • Serve as liaison for Secretariat for Membership Outreach and Awards committee and participate in committee conference calls
  • Recruit diverse members from a wide variety of institution types; from within and outside the U.S.; and from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Update all membership-related website pages on www.aieaworld.org
  • Maintain member listserv and committee listservs

General Communications

  • Develop annual communication plan; implement plan.
  • Develop and implement campaigns around AIEA conference, signature programs, publications, awards, leadership nominations, membership, and other events that may arise.
  • Develop and maintain lists of potential members, international education organization contacts, and other relevant stakeholder data
  • Manage social media accounts for the organization.
  • Write and distribute press releases
  • Coordinate regular e-blasts to membership and distribution list.
  • Maintain frontpage of AIEA website, AIEA resources, Members in the News, Newsletter archive
  • Track, analyze, and report on performance of all communications, online advertising, and website, produce reports on this information as needed
  • Manage the process of collecting user feedback, both external and internal, to review association communications and promotional messaging
  • Manage AIEA archives
  • Manage AIEA resources on AIEA website
  • Approve AIEA member listserv messages
  • Monitor metrics and trends within the industry
  • As needed: support AIEA publications

Communications: Annual Conference

  • Manage and implement campaigns for conference call for promotions and registration promotion, including advertisements, social media, targeted email campaigns, and one-on-one targeted outreach.
  • Create resources for Board members and Conference Committee members to assist in promotions.
  • Manage all pre/post-conference promotion.
  • Work with Associate Director for initial promotion of partnership/sponsorship opportunities.
  • Work with Conference Planner on signage needs and production on-site.
  • Manage LinkedIn Conference group annually.
  • Coordinate communications to and process for conference delegations
  • Create conference publication (stand-alone or part of larger program) with information about AIEA programs, board, awards, etc.
  • Step in on-site at the conference as needed at the conference at any time for support tasks that arise

Support AIEA Governance:

  • Support Executive Director, Associate Director, AIEA Board, Executive Committee, and AIEA Committee Chairs as requested and needed
  • Provide comprehensive support in AIEA’s short and long-term strategic plan
  • Serve as liaison to AIEA committees and taskforces as needed.

Supervise Student Workers and Volunteers:

Hire, evaluate, and supervise any membership or communications-related volunteers

Skills and Knowledge required

  • Knowledge about association trends and experience working with member associations
  • Strong communications and social media background
  • Strong ability to recruit and maintain members
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work harmoniously with other staff and senior leaders
  • Ability to prioritize work under multiple deadlines and to work successfully with minimal supervision with positive attitude
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Exemplary attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Customer service mentality and willingness to go the extra mile for members
  • Ability to anticipate and meet needs
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Team player mentality
  • Ability to self‐motivate, take initiative, and multi‐task
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Experienced in producing, editing, and uploading digital content to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, etc.
  • Graphic design experience highly desired

Qualifications

  • Experience with member associations
  • Bachelor degree (in a field related to communications or business preferred). Masters degree desirable
  • 3-5 years project communications and/or membership recruitment experience

How to apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and required writing samples to info@aieaworld.org.

Required Writing samples:

  1. Create 5 sample social media posts (Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter) using information you glean from www.aieaworld.org.
  2. Provide a short writing sample of about 300 words. This can be a blog post you have written in the past or something you create for this. We are looking for clarity in your writing, your style and tone, and your overall readability.
  3. If you have any supplemental examples of past work you would like to share (reports with communications metrics, sample emails or newsletters, example recruitment or retention plans), please feel free to include this information.

About AIEA

The Association of International Education Administrators is a member organization that equips leaders to shape the future of higher education in a global context.

AIEA members embrace the following values:

Ethical and Innovative Leadership
AIEA members are guided by respect for the dignity and rights of one another, and operate on the principles of civility, integrity, and professionalism to advance the internationalization of higher education and to make meaningful contributions to society.
Equity and Inclusive Excellence
AIEA members adhere to the tenets of fairness and reciprocity to integrate diverse voices in developing the strategy, policies, practices, and structures of higher education in a global context.
Curiosity and Respect
AIEA members recognize and value the benefit in learning from one another’s experience and expertise and are willing to engage in the free exchange of ideas through dialogue and collaboration.
AIEA members come from a variety of backgrounds, and so do we. We intentionally cultivate a diverse team not only because it is the right thing to do, but because we believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences make us a stronger team. If you share the values of AIEA, you will find a home at AIEA.

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Marketing Communications Analyst

Do you love parks? Raleigh Parks is seeking a creative, organized, and energetic communications professional who is passionate about promoting programs and services that impact the community.

The Marketing Communications Analyst will join a highly motivated team responsible for communication strategy, content creation, brand management, media relations, and evaluation for Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department. The Marketing Communications Analyst manages the content, design, and production of various materials to engage the community with clear and compelling messages. The ideal candidate works well independently but also enjoys being a part of a creative team.  We are looking for a team member that values equity and inclusion and is looking for an opportunity to make a difference!

Hiring Range: $50,138.00 – $60,800.00 (Promotional range may vary)

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

  • Works with staff to understand project goals and provides recommendations on design format, image selection, print specifications, and timeline.
  • Serves as a project manager between graphic designers and Raleigh Parks staff to produce a variety of print collateral.
  • Provides copywriting and copyediting services while also reviewing content for accessibility standards.
  • Effectively communicates required edits and assists with graphic design changes.
  • Facilitates the print process between Raleigh Parks and City of Raleigh Print Services as well as external vendors.
  • Reviews and verifies that all projects comply with City of Raleigh brand and Raleigh Park sub-brand standards.
  • Manages the development and application of the Raleigh Parks sub-brand.
  • Coordinates and manages contracted and part-time creative services team, as needed (i.e. graphic designers, photographers, editors).
  • Provides event and special project support for campaigns and park dedications.
  • Develops internal training materials related to design, print, and branding.

 

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, communications, public affairs or directly related field and two years of public communications experience such as writing, editing, graphic design and layout and/or communications planning.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications
None Required

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

  • Marketing and communications strategies to enhance awareness, recognition, and differentiation.
  • Principles of graphic design, layout, and publishing.
  • AP style guidelines and principles of effective writing.
  • Current communication trends.
  • Current communication technology with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.  Must have the ability to become proficient in other technology systems.

Skill In:

  • Working collaboratively with diverse groups at all levels within the organization and the community.
  • Oral, written, and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and copyediting.
  • Creating and delivering clear messages through a variety of channels.
  • Project management with great attention to detail.
  • Organizing, planning, and managing project logistics.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Communicating feedback clearly and in a positive manner.
  • Independently leading projects while ensuring all applicable deadlines are met.
  • Thinking creatively and providing solid rationale for recommendations.
  • Handling multiple projects and prioritizing different tasks with a sense of urgency.
  • Providing excellent customer service.

ADA and Other Requirements: 
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: 
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Apply here today.