The public relations specialist is a proactive and detail-oriented individual who coordinates the museum's public relations efforts, promotes programs and special events, plans and produces events, and provides departmental administrative support. This person is an excellent communicator and a self-starter with at least 2 years of related experience. The coordinator reports to the head of marketing and public relations.

Salary range: $51000 - $61000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in strategizing and planning high-quality public relations campaigns for our, our brand partners, and Loop.
• Report results internally and to brands.
• Write and distribute press releases, and pitch to journalists as needed.
• Maintain a record of relevant statistics and information about recycling and reuse to assist PR pitches, and business development and account management teams.
• Devise and create accurate, engaging, and relevant content for the blog at least fortnightly.
• Assess the viability of, attend, and coordinate staffing at events.
• Ensure website content is engaging and accurate, and work with Digital Marketing Associate to optimize pages for SEO.
• Assist with communication activities.
• Be back-up a customer service associate when Customer Service Associate is unavailable.

Qualifications

• At least one year' experience in a PR role.
• Able to work to a deadline and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be thorough and detailed oriented.
• Be willing to travel interstate and internationally.
• Working knowledge of United States media