Public Relations Representative

Lifesteps Inc; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee paid)

Dental & Vision insurance (employee 0

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc. is seeking a Public Relations Representative to join our Butler, PA team in a full-time role. You will help strengthen donor relationships, coordinate events, and support media engagement to advance Lifesteps' mission.

The position emphasizes community outreach, donor stewardship, and reporting, with a focus on delivering engaging communications and coordinating logistics for fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 2 years of sales, nonprofit development, communications, fundraising, or public relations experience.
• Associate/Bachelor degrees preferred in PR/Marketing/Comms/Journalism/English.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising and community relations to strengthen donor relationships and achieve fundraising goals.
• Coordinate events and fundraisers including planning, logistics, and outreach to donors.
• Maintain donor files in a database, generate reports, and process donation acknowledgements and thank-you letters.
• Engage in media outreach and represent Lifesteps at events to promote the agency's mission.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Editing & proofreading

Education

High School Diploma / GED + 2 years relevant experience

Associate Degree in Public Relations/Marketing/Communications/Journalism/English

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations/Marketing/Communications/Journalism/English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Public Relations Representative

Butler, PA, US

Join a stable, human services agency that has been in business for over 100 years! Lifesteps is currently seeking an outgoing and energetic, full-time Public Relations Representative to work in the Butler, PA office daily, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

The Public Relations Representative plays an important role in fundraising and community relations by working to strengthen donor relationships and achieve the organization's fundraising goals.

The Public Relations Rep (known at Lifesteps as a Community Relations Rep) will be the face of the organization and assist with coordinating special events and fundraisers, including planning, logistics, and outreach to current and prospect donors to secure funds to support the agency. The position also works to maintain the donor files through a database, generate reports, create and process donation acknowledgements and thank you letters, and is involved in media engagement.

In addition, the PR Representative will help share Lifesteps mission by representing the agency at events and engage staff and donors. This includes assisting with volunteer engagement, expo / fair coordination, and agency photography and history, as needed.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED with 2 years of sales, non-profit development, communications, fundraising, or public relations experience
• Excellent verbal communication and written communication, including editing and proofreading
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Current and valid Drivers License and automobile insurance
• Ability to travel using own vehicle - mileage reimbursement possible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a similar field
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a similar field

Generous Benefit Package for Full-time Employment:

• 100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!