Director of Public Relations
The Director of Public Relations handles all public relations for JYI and recruitment of submissions through professional avenues. The DPR leads and assists a team of Public Relations Officers in developing and updating marketing materials such as PR manuals, posters, brochures, advertisements, and a PR newsletter. In addition, the DPR coordinates the writing and distribution of press releases and works with the media (including student newspapers) to promote JYI.
Job Requirements: The Director of Public Relations position is a Board of Directors position, and, like all BOD positions, requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. All communication is via internet or phone, so no geographical constraints exist – the DPR may live anywhere in the world. All JYI staff are expected to check their email daily and respond promptly if necessary.
Preferred Skills or Experience: The Director of Public Relations must have demonstrated leadership skills and experience. The DPR must have great communication skills, be comfortable reaching out to diverse and unfamiliar professionals and groups, and have a passion for promoting JYI's mission and broadening its reach. The DPR should have previous experience with advertising and outreach for a group, and formal marketing experience is beneficial. The DPR also serves on JYI's Board of Directors, which directs the organization as a whole.
Questions about this position? Contact
me@jyi.org
Questions about applying? Contact
dhr@jyi.org