Director of Public Relations

The Director of Public Relations for STANDUP FOR KIDS will work in cooperation with other

members of the leadership team to determine the communication and the PR needs of the

organization. He/she will create and execute a public relations plan to inform and educate the

community about STANDUP FOR KIDS. The Assistant Public Relations will work under the

direction of the Director of Public Relation to develop and maintain a strong public relations

program.

Specific responsibilities of both positions include:

1. Defining public relations goals and strategies

2. Developing a public relations plan

3. Creating presentations for various community groups

4. Writing articles and/or press releases

5. Creating and maintaining a public relations calendar

6. Coordinating public relation events

7. Evaluating public relation effectiveness

8. Manage PR Interns and Special Event Projects

9. Help develop special event collateral materials (flyers, brochures, sponsor packets)

10.Develop and maintain a list of Orange County media contacts

Candidates should possess the following skills:

Director of Public Relations:

1. Enthusiastic team player able to work effectively with both the leadership team and

volunteers

2. Strong leadership ability

3. Ability to plan and manage work with minimum direction

Director of Public Relations & Assistant Director of Public Relations:

1. Superior verbal and written communication skills

2. Excellent organizational and planning skills

3. Strong sense of personal integrity

4. Sincere desire to help homeless and street kids

5. Time commitment of at least 3-5 hours per week to dedicate to fulfilling leadership duties

6. At least six-months commitment to the organization