Public Relations and Marketing Volunteer

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Title:Public Relations and Marketing Volunteer

Purpose:To build a public awareness campaign around Safe Passage’s vision, services and events.

Supervisor(s): Executive Director Adrienne Woods, Administration, Departmental Supervisors, Volunteer Coordinator Myesha Belcher

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Completion of 15 hours of Volunteer Training Program.
• Ability to remain non-judgmental and non-directive.
• High level of attention to details and organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient in social media.
• Creative and energetic personality.
• Some college or prior experience preferable.
• Signing and adhering to confidentiality pledge.
• Access to reliable transportation and phone service.
• Adherence to the philosophy, goals and policies of Safe Passage.
• National child abuse and criminal clearances.

Responsibilities:

• Develop PR campaign based on Safe Passage’s vision, annual events and fundraising efforts.
• Create informational brochures and marketing materials to promote needs.
• Implement online, media and community engagement efforts.
• Reach out to community partners and network with potential donors.
• Attend quarterly meetings of volunteer staff.
• Support administrative duties.

Learning Opportunity:

• Receive working knowledge of services provided to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse at Safe Passage.
• Learn how to develop a nonprofit communications campaign for diverse audiences.
• Gain experience working under a former reporter and how to manage media connections.
• Attend quarterly meetings of volunteer staff and shelter staff meetings.
• Develop familiarity with responsibilities of victim service providers.
• Network with community partners and government personnel.

Time Commitment: Minimum five hours per month.

Availability: Anytime Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. Some nights and weekends based on events calendar.