Public Relations Associate

The Waterfront Rescue Mission, recognized in 2025 as one of the Best Christian Workplaces in the country, is hiring a positive, highly productive, safety‑minded and team‑oriented associate to join our team in Public Relations! Job Summary Under the supervision of the VP of PR & Development, the PR Associate is responsible for editing direct response copy, gathering and editing content, helping outside marketing agencies with social media, interviewing clients for videos, and assisting with marketing efforts and media relations. Job Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Christian Commitment: Must exemplify and model Christian behaviors and values and possess high levels of ethics, honesty, and character. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Marketing or a related field, or two to four years of related experience in Marketing and Public Relations and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license or valid photo identification card and be insurable by the WRM’s insurance carrier if driving is an essential function of the position. Duties and Responsibilities Provide material and oversee editing of direct response material, coordinating with marketing and printing vendors, including mail, digital, and phone marketing. Maintain contact and build professional relationships with printing and mailing companies and other entities related to Development. Work with Appleyard on designated Mission social media outlets. Photograph and film various Mission events. Coordinate traditional media interviews with news agencies for Waterfront staff. Interview program clients to provide stories for direct mail and social media. Work with the VP of PR & Development to plan fundraising events. Give tours of the Mission facilities to donors, community partners, and other guests. Design signage and print materials that will be used to promote Waterfront. Some travel may be necessary for events, training, and temporary duty. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to form effective relationships with donors, vendors, agencies, and team members. Ability to lead creative promotional efforts. Background with databases and ability to learn existing donor database software. Experience with social media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Computer Skills Intermediate computer skills, including Internet, e‑mail, spreadsheets, and database maintenance. Knowledge of photo and video editing and design software. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and case‑management software; basic computer and typing skills required. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, talk and listen. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. Work Environment The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise levels and other team members. Compensation Compensation will be based on experience and education. Benefits Group Health Plan with UHC Group Dental Plan Group Vision Plan 100% Paid Life Insurance Policy 100% Paid Long‑Term Disability Policy Nine recognized paid holidays annually Generous Paid‑Time‑Off (PTO) benefits Generous retirement plan options Colonial Life voluntary benefit products Last but not least, a positive and engaging work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr