Public Relations Representative

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps seeks a Public Relations Representative in Butler, PA, full-time, M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This role focuses on fundraising and community relations, strengthening donor relationships to reach Lifesteps' goals.

You'll coordinate events, manage donor files, generate reports, and handle acknowledgements. Travel and driver’s license required, with mileage reimbursement offered.

Qualifications

• 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 Driver's License and automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel using own vehicle - mileage reimbursement possible.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and community relations to strengthen donor relationships and fundraising goals.
• Coordinate special events and fundraisers, including planning and logistics.
• Engage with current and prospective donors to secure funds for Lifesteps.
• Maintain donor files, generate reports, and process acknowledgements and thank-you letters.
• Involve media engagement and represent Lifesteps at events to share the mission.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate Degree (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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!

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