Latincouver (Public Relations Coordinator)

Organization Name: Latincouver
Opportunity Title: Public Relations Coordinator
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: March 19, 2019
End Date: May 31, 2019

Email: hrassistant2@latincouver.ca
Website: http://www.latincouver.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Appropriate for court-ordered volunteers

Opportunity Description:

 

The Public Relations Coordinator role is an essential part of the Marketing & Communications team of Carnaval del Sol. The volunteer in this position should be able to establish and maintain excellent relations with editors in various media outlets, and to follow up and monitor all Carnaval Del Sol related publications.

 

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

• Follow-up & monitor all Carnaval Del Sol publications in media outlets
• Plan, develop and implement Public Relations strategies
• Contribute to Carnaval Del Sol public relationships
• Proactively seek media coverage for newsworthy initiatives
• Liaise with colleagues, media, organizations and key spokespeople
• Answer to enquiries from media, individuals and organizations
• Research, write and distribute press releases to targeted media
• Collect and analyze Carnaval del Sol media coverage
• Write & edit in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles, etc.
• Prepare & supervise production of publicity brochures, handouts & mail
• Devise and coordinate photo opportunities
• Organize events including exhibitions, open days and press tours
• Establish and maintain excellent and communication with the Social Media team

 

Skills & Responsibilities

• Charismatic and resourceful
• Ability to work with flexibility, positive energy and commitment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English
• Ability to capture editors’ attention
• Ability to capture and maintain editors’ attention and form relationships  
• Previous experience in public relations is an asset
• Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an asset

 

Benefits

• Gain valuable public relations and event coordinating experience
• Reference letter upon completion

 

How to Apply:

Send your resume to the email hrassistant2@latincouver.ca or fill out the application on our website and check out the many possibilities you can have with us:  http://www.latincouver.ca/be-a-volunteer/