Community Relations Manager

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YMCA of the USA
Buffalo, NY, United States
Full-time
YMCA Buffalo Niagara

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for a dynamic individual to work within our Communications Department.


Builds the community's awareness and understanding of the YMCA's cause and impact. The incumbent will plan, develop and implement programs to promote community awareness, and serve as primary contact to the media.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Serve as the primary contact with the media and coordinates all media and public relations activities.
  2. Develops and maintains external media relations.
  3. Develops pitch stories, press releases, etc. that showcase the YMCA’s mission and impact.
  4. Works with the Communications Director to determine the content for the Annual Report, writes the Annual Report articles and writes copy for all promotional pieces.
  5. Supports community and public relations activities, including writing articles, pitching stories to publications, and monitoring press coverage and impact.
  6. Develops and drives content for the YMCA's social media, eblasts, Annual Report, and eNews. 
  7. Assists with planning and marketing of Association events.
  8. Work with the Communications Director to reinforce and refine messaging that increases community reach, visibility, awareness and engagement.
  9. Carries out other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  1. Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  2. Minimum of two years of professional experience in a public or community relations environment.
  3. Broad working knowledge of communications, including public relations, community relations, journalism, and media relations.
  4. Exceptional presentation and written communication skills.
  5. Experience in managing and writing for online and social media, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and email management systems.
  6. Experienced in community outreach and relations.
  7. Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and various software programs, ie., Constant Contact.
  8. A solid understanding of the Y's mission and impact is preferred.
How to Apply: 
https://www.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ymcabuffalo/Posting/View/880
Job Function: 
Membership Programs

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 2 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 2 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit