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Center for Child ProtectionJob DescriptionJob Title: Public Relations & Communications ManagerSupervisor: Chief Marketing OfficerJob Summary: Join our passionate team at the Center for Child Protection and play a pivotal role in shaping our public image! You will craft impactful messages that resonate and inspire and ultimately generate crucial earned media. This position will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from PIOs to media to influencers, ensuring our mission, prevention efforts and expertise in the industry is positively represented. Your strong writing prowess and interpersonal finesse will be crucial in developing forward-thinking strategies that align with our goal to Protect Austin Kids. Be a part of something bigger and help us make a difference!Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience3-5 years' experience in communications andor public relations Project management experience requiredPublic speaking experience requiredBilingual EnglishSpanish a big plusProven earned media resultsNonprofit PR experience a plusExpert level written and verbal communication skillsProven experience creating compelling copy for promotional and program materials, direct mail, annual reports, blogs, e-newsletters, editorials, and opinion pieces a plus. Forward thinking with an innovative approach to messaging to drive social change while maintaining the integrity of the organizationJob Tasks:Strategy and Planning: Work with marketing team to develop and execute a comprehensive plan for the Center's public relations and strategic communications program resulting in campaigns that enhance community and media relations, raise community awareness about the Center and strengthen community support and engagementMedia Relations: Proactively pitch, secure and track earned media for general CCP campaigns, educationprevention initiatives and events and fundraising. Develop and distribute press releases, media alerts, public service announcements, calendar listings and story pitches to local media Collaboration: With support from Chief Marketing Officer, work with specific department leaders and the Center's public relations supporters; media, Child Protection Team (CPT) members, partners and other child serving organizationsInternal Communications: Help manage brandcommunication consistency across staff, board, corporate partners, CPT and third-party collaboratorsCreative: Create compelling copy for promotional and program materials, direct mail, annual reports, blogs, e-newsletters, editorials, and opinion piecesIndustry Standards: Maintain a strong knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniquesMedia Response: Field all media calls and prepare responses in coordination with the CEO and Chief Program OfficerPublic Speaking: Speak at community, press and fundraising events at the request of the Chief Marketing Officer and CEOInternal Expert: Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the mission, core values and vision of the organization and the children's advocacy center model Crisis Communication Plan: Stay current on market influences and related issues and determine with CEO, Chief Program Officer and Chief of Community Engagament a crisis communications plan andor responseAttend monthly staff meetingsConduct Center tours, as requestedProvide Program support for forensic, therapy and medical cases, as neededPerform other duties as assignedFLSA ExemptPhysical Requirements: Reaching Occasionally Handling Occasionally Talking Frequently Hearing Frequently Near Acuity Frequently Vision Accommodation Occasionally Color Vision Occasionally Field of Vision OccasionallyStrength: Light Work - Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.Environmental Conditions: Noise:3 ModerateWork Situations: DirectControlPlan Influencing People Dealing with People Making JudgmentsDecisionsEqual Opportunity EmployerThis job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as required by their supervisor. CACTX designates Children's Advocacy Centers as an essential employer.