PR Manager: Environmental Outreach & Community Impact

American Coatings Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

PaintCare in Washington, DC is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Manager to support communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. This hybrid role will coordinate media outreach across state programs, manage murals and public good initiatives, and help with crisis communications and strategic storytelling.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in PR, strong writing skills, and experience coordinating events and stakeholder outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience writing press releases, media pitches, speeches, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media outreach strategies that generate positive earned media coverage for PaintCare programs and activities.
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and influencers covering environmental sustainability, recycling, public policy, community development, and local news.
• Draft, distribute, and track press releases, media advisories, pitches, op-eds, and other media materials.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences and other press events, site visits, and spokesperson opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage, compile press clips, and prepare reports measuring media performance and exposure.
• Assist in developing annual communications plans that support organizational and program objectives.
• Coordinate media interview training sessions for PaintCare field staff and leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and government affairs partners to promote PaintCare's impact among policymakers and key external audiences.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Event coordination

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

PaintCare in Washington, DC is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Manager to support communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. This hybrid role will coordinate media outreach across state programs, manage murals and public good initiatives, and help with crisis communications and strategic storytelling.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in PR, strong writing skills, and experience coordinating events and stakeholder outreach.