Public Relations & Recruiting Assistant

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The person in this part-time position will act as a public affairs and recruiting person for the organization. Though assisted by others in the organization to carry out both public affairs and client recruiting, the primary role of this position will be to make sure that Computer Mentors is having its story told in the press and media and that the public is aware of its programs and its good works. The person in this position will also be considered for permanent employment with the organization.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Be the primary resource to create the organization’s monthly newsletter including souring newsletter stories

• Write and distribute press releases

• Assist in the promotion of upcoming events and activities including activities to assist in recruiting clients

• Take the primary role of recruitment of clients, once an area is identified.

• Work closely with the news media to have stories consistently placed in newspapers, recognized on television, and interviews broadcast on radio

• Work closely with funding clients to make sure that they receive recognition and that they are aware of the recognition.

• Attend various special events and represent the organization in meetings

• Man event/display tables at various events to assist in the recruitment of program clients

• Work closely with CM managers and staff to be aware of upcoming events

• Assist in maintenance of social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram)

Qualifications:

• Great people skills

• Ability to build a relationships with many diverse groups of people

• Outgoing, creative individual

• Should be able to easily use creativity tools required to create newsletters and press releases

• Graphic arts skills are a definite plus