PR Assistant/ Event Coordinator Yakult USA - Fountain Valley, CA 92708 $16 - $20 an hour PR Assistant/ Event Coordinator An international beverage manufacturer is seeking a qualified PR Assistant who has experience in Event Coordination or Public Relations. Company: Yakult USA http://www.yakultusa.com This company has been around for more than 80 years and they are airing commercial on National TV and able to locate their product at most major grocery stores. Their products are the world's leading probiotic beverage. ** Please contact us to find about the position more in detail. I have been working with them for 10years and doing all the initial interviews.*** Location: Fountain Valley, CA Industry: Beverage/ Food Salary: $16-20/hr Title: Public Relations Assistant Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Direct Hire / Non-Exempt Great benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Vacation, Sick leave, 401K) * * 50% of the job is to support event staff: Organize logistics and execution of events including but not limited to: working with vendors to arrange space, literature, hotels, equipment rentals, and set-up and dismantling of exhibits; coordinate the routing of exhibits shipped for events; prepare event information packets for event staff. * Support giving factory tours including PowerPoint presentations and guiding visitors through factory. Public speaking in front of the small size to big size group (exp. school tour) and explaining about the facility. * 50% of the job is to provide customer service functions by fielding phone calls and customer inquiries (email & Social Media, Facebook) * Draft and record appropriate customer responses. * Gather and research information, and prepare reports and correspondence. * Support maintenance of the company website. * Execute webinar-related activities. * Organize and maintain files and records for Science and PR activities. * Support other Science and PR activities as needed based on Managers requests. Job Requirement:

• 2-3 years of PR experience. * Bachelor Degree is preferred but will consider AA degree or related experience. * Good at public speaking in front of all audiences * Very strong computer skills is a must. * Strong business writing skills. * Exceptional organizational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to multi-task. * Ability to take direction and the desire to contribute to the overall team. * Able to effectively handle difficult situations and perform well under pressure. * May be expected to lift product and sales event material typically weighing 50 pounds or less. * Must be able to drive and have reliable transportation. * Must be able to travel when needed. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour Experience: * PR or Event Coordination: 1 year 2 hours ago - save job