Company Description

About Abuse Refuge Org:

At ARO, we are here to support your personal healing journey towards your complete well-being. We bring solutions and real-time education for 21 different types of abuses. The most prevalent abuses are Sexual Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Financial Abuse, Self Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Isolation Abuse, Child Abuse, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Workplace Abuse, Religious Abuse, Medical Abuse, Food Abuse, Authority Abuse, Educational Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Sex Trafficking, and Political Abuse. Support our efforts by visitingGoARO.org andNormTherapy.com to sign up for Norm Therapist® Training to become one of our dynamic staff members who serve Victims and Survivors of abuse worldwide, schedule Norm Therapy® sessions, become a Live Stream volunteer, join our mailing list to learn how you can make an impact on the Abuse Care Community, and provide life-saving financial assistance with a generous donation.

At this time in ordinance with our BFOQ policy we are only hiring female identifying volunteers. In the near future we will be launching a male side to ARO at which point we will open up opportunities to all who are interested. You can view our BFOQ policy here https://abuserefuge.org/human-resources/#BFOQ

ARO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We support the LGBTQ-IA community and the disabled communities.

For more about our hiring practices, please refer to:

Human Resources – Abuse Refuge Org

Job Description

Public Relations Manager (Volunteer/Remote)

• Are you seeking a volunteer role that affords you an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while being committed to helping further the efforts of ARO’s mission in helping victims of abuse?
• Do you like the flexibility of working within a virtual environment?
• Enjoy interacting globally with others who share the same passion for making a difference?

• Are you interested in the value of developing your skill sets, departmental cross-training, leadership roles, mentoring or the opportunity to excel within your chosen vocation?

Apply with ARO today and join our team of amazing volunteers!

**This is an unpaid volunteer position

 Only hiring female identifying volunteers - read more about our BFOQ policy below.

Responsibilities And What You Will Do:

• Works with the ARO Leadership team and Advisory Board to perfect messaging.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department and a team of Public Relations Specialists
• Works with executive leadership to establish a strategic long-range plan consistent with the vision statement. Analyzes appropriate ways to bring this message to the various target groups.
• Plans effective use of media through press releases and participation in community activities.
• Organizes activities to recruit new volunteers and events designed to reward faithful volunteers.
• Prepares written material to support fundraising efforts.
• Researches potential sources of grant money and works with executive leadership to prepare grant proposals.
• Works to minimize damage from any type of immediate problem by utilizing principles of crisis management.
• Attend leadership and all company meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a degree in a related field such as marketing, journalism, communications or English.
• At least 5 years of public relations experience. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Good judgment, creativity, and an enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships.
• Accreditation by a professional society such as the Public Relations Society of America is desirable but not required.
• Must be available to volunteer 10-15 hours a week

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.