Community Relations Specialist

Landrum; Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson (SC, SC, IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Greenville, SC is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to enhance community partnerships and drive engagement through strategic event planning. This role involves executing events, managing relationships, and promoting brand visibility. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a background in public relations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the field is required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and promotion of events to amplify brand.
• Build and nurture relationships with local organizations.

Skills

Project Management

Community Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, advertising

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Public Relations Specialist

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Landrum is looking for a Community Relations Specialist to join our growing team out of the Greenville, SC office. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is an HR service provider helping employers solve human capital challenges. Landrum is a leader in providing support in areas such as staffing, payroll, benefits, risk management, search and consulting on talent strategy, organizational design, HR transformation and workforce planning and analytics. We have been part of this $358 Billion PEO industry since 1970 and believe in making the business of people easier.

Are you someone who thrives at strategic planning and hands-on execution?

Do you have a passion for crafting experiences that leave lasting impacts?

Then our Community Relations Specialist role may be just for you. In this role you will lead the planning, execution, and promotion of events that amplify our brand, strengthen community partnerships, and drive meaningful engagement.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, eye, life/long-term/short term insurance; PTO; 401K with match; cell phone reimbursement; continuing education
• PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Strong training with a team who wants to see you succeed
• Cell phone stipend

WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST DO:

• Assist in the development and implementation of an annual events strategy aligned with organizational goals and engagement priorities.
• Identify key opportunities for thought leadership, sponsorships, and brand visibility through events.
• Work cross-functionally to integrate events with marketing, sales, and executive initiatives.
• Execute all aspects of event planning from concept to completion, including, budgets, timeless, vendors, permits, catering, AV, registration, and post-event follow-up.
• Oversee on-site execution of events to ensure seamless operations and problem- solving in real-time when needed.
• Oversee events remotely in collaboration with in-market sales teams.
• Maintain a calendar of internal and external events, ensuring proper resourcing and stakeholder communication.
• Execute internal and external community outreach initiatives (with centers of influence at local non-profits, businesses, and partner organizations).
• Create and maintain lists of influential community contacts in CRM (Salesforce).
• Attends and actively participates in a variety of social and business events on behalf of the company (some may be outside of traditional work hours).

Public Relations

• Build and nurture relationships with local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders to promote events and enhance community presence.
• Process and coordinate sponsorships and memberships with chambers of commerce, economic development councils, and other partners, including coordination of company leaders, etc.
• Create and distribute/publish press releases and media alerts, outreach to appropriate media outlets for publication.
• Maintain crisis management contact list, procedures, and documentation.
• Connect with and maintain relationships with authors, reports, media contacts, experts, community partners, and other stakeholders to build relationships that will help with procuring opportunities, publishing original content, securing speaking opportunities, etc.
• Procure opportunities for speaking engagements for our SMEs, and for Landrum staff to be quoted in, author articles for, be interviewed for, or otherwise engage with industry-specific publications, events, and organizations.

Other

• Ensure brand messages are consistent in all materials that cross your desk.
• Coordinate and execute audio and video shoots.
• Utilizes marketing automation to automate email marketing processes (Salesforce product).
• Proofreads content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Distributes content to online channels (blog, e-blasts, SMS, etc) to increase web traffic, leads, and candidate applications.
• Stays up to date with developments and generate new ideas to draw the audience’s attention within the relevant industries.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in the field is required.
• Has strong community connections and relationships in the business community with the ability to diplomatically leverage relationships and broker connections for business development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle required
• Must be located in the Greater Greenville, SC area
• This role does report to an office.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today with your resume!

For more information, please visit our website at www.landruminc.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising

• Industries

  Human Resources Services and Business Consulting and Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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