**Public Relations and Fundraising Manager**
**Job Summary**:
The Public Relations and Fundraising Manager will design and plan initiatives to create and maintain a positive public image for the organization.
**Supervisory Responsibilities**:
¦ Hires and trains public relations staff including marketing staff, interns and volunteers.
¦ Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of public relations staff.
¦ Works with Operations Director for discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
**Duties/Responsibilities**:
¦ Identifies the audience, including new and potential clients and members; develops a communication strategy and voice appropriate for reaching that audience.
¦ Through public-facing communication, develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization.
¦ Collaborates with management to develop the organization's vision statement, mission statement, public policies, and related messaging.
¦ Collaborates with marketing and advertising staff to ensure marketing campaigns are consistent with the organization's public image.
¦ Develops and implements a long-term plan to communicate the company's mission statement internally and externally.
¦ Drafts and implements crisis management strategies to mitigate negative media exposure and other similar risks.
¦ Composes, reviews, and/or distributes press releases and other public-facing communication.
¦ Promotes community events involving the company.
¦ Coordinate and attend face-to-face, or in-person, meetings with potential tourism companies (travel agencies, hotels, etc) or other target organizations to facilitate more effective communication, help build strong relationships and increase engagement.
¦ Oversees and organizes fundraising activities.
¦ Drafts and distributes materials to promote fundraising efforts.
¦ Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines related to fundraising.
¦ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Required Skills/Abilities**:
¦ Extensive knowledge of public relation principles and strategies.
¦ Extensive knowledge of fundraising best practices and strategies.
¦ Excellent public speaking skills.
¦ Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
¦ Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and outlets.
¦ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
¦ Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Canva, FundraiseUp, Online analytics, Google AdWords, InDesign, Lightroom and
Photoshop or software alike)
¦ Proficient with Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and running professionally executed advertising campaigns.
¦ Fluent in Spanish and Proficient in English
**Education and Experience**:
¦ Three to five years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field required with supervisory experience preferred.
¦ Must own a vehicle (will be compensated for mileage.)
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Puede trasladarse/mudarse:
- Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas: Trasladarse al trabajo sin problema o estar dispuesto a mudarse con una paquete de apoyo para mudarse proporcionado por la empresa (Obligatorio)
Pregunta(s) de postulación:
- Tiene carro propio?
Educación:
- Licenciatura terminada (Obligatorio)
Experiência:
- cinco: 3 años (Obligatorio)
Idioma:
- Ingles y Español (Obligatorio)
Disponibilidad para viajar:
- 50 % (Obligatorio)
