PR & Communications Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee has helped local kids and teens since 1887 when Annabell Cook Whitcomb transformed two basement rooms at Plymouth Church on Milwaukee’s east side into a Club for boys.

Today, we are the largest youth-serving agency in the city and have grown to be one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs in the country.

Every day, an average of 5,000 of Milwaukee’s youth stream through our doors and participate in academic and recreational programming. We provide safety and support during critical hours of the day as well as meals, strong role models, organized athletics and access to the arts. At the Clubs, there’s a way for every kid to get involved and learn something new.

Our vision is to build the community’s social and economic fabric by ensuring the academic and career success of every member that walks through our doors. We achieve this by providing more impactful programs that appeal to our members, strengthen their academic performance, build character, encourage healthy lifestyles and meet the basic needs of Milwaukee’s youth.

http://www.boysgirlsclubs.org


Position Details

PR & Communications Manager
Job
Full-time
7/5/2017
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

The PR & Communications Manager will work to deliver engaging and targeted communications to internal and external audiences in support of agency goals. The ideal candidate will excel in writing, media relations, project management, small-scale event planning and relationship-building.

This position will report to and work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing, PR & Communications, and will work in coordination with other stakeholders at Boys & Girls Clubs to ensure our messages are accurate, impactful and consistent at all times. S/he may, at times, work closely with volunteers, board members, donors or consultants for specific projects.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Produce a broad range of written communications, including press releases, news stories, event scripts, presentations, letters, emails, talking points and copy for event materials and advertisements 
  • Develop relationships with members of the media and create strategies to engage the media with the Clubs’ mission 
  • Distribute media alerts and press releases to members of the media and pitch story ideas 
  • Closely monitor earned media activity and create regular reports to include audience numbers and ad value Work with staff at Club locations to identify and prepare adult and youth spokespeople and serve as a Club spokesperson when necessary 
  • Provide support with crisis communications 
  • Develop new cause marketing opportunities and steward current relationships 
  • Contribute to the development of marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives for fundraising, membership recruitment and frequency of attendance 
  • Manage large-scale projects like the annual report and public fundraising announcements Manage design projects from start to finish in partnership with graphic designers 
  • Complete all projects according to the Clubs’ brand standards and advise all areas of the organization on proper brand standards Provide excellent customer service to donors, sponsors and partners 
  • Collaborate on high-priority projects with short deadlines 
  • Serve as ambassador at community events, including some evening and weekend commitments Own nomination process for Club staff and volunteers to be considered for community award recognition 
  • Work directly with digital communications coordinator to ensure offline content is represented through online channels 
  • Collaborate with special events team to create plans for event promotion Work in conjunction with advertising and PR agencies that are occasionally contracted as an extension of the Clubs’ communications team 
  • Contract with outside vendors to order printed materials and promotional items that are on brand Assist with managing the marketing budget and tracking spending throughout the year 
  • Assist with creating department dashboard of key stats and deliverables to share with the senior team and other internal stakeholders 

Skills: 

  • Excellent writing and communications skills (both verbal and written)
  • Good organization and prioritization skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously
  • Basic understanding of graphic design principles
  • Demonstrate passion for working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and work ethic Understand how multiple mediums can support a uniform message and voice
  • Enjoy connecting with people from all areas of the organization and community
  • Must have a valid WI driver’s license, good driving record, and meets state required automobile insurance minimums.

Education:

  • BA or equivalent degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, English or related field required

Experience:

  • 5+ years relevant experience with writing projects and media relations Experience in Microsoft Office Suite


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