Voices of Tomorrow is seeking a talented and ambitious individual to serve as a Communications and PR Manager who will help to create and promote the agency’s identity and mission to the client, the community, and employees through the creation and distribution of brochures, news releases, and other press documents.

The Communications and PR Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Communications PR wing of the marketing division as well as communications to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases, and also cultivating and managing relationships with media reps.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities of the Communications and PR Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees and manages, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials for the organization.
• Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand.
• Plans, prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of the organization.
• Promotes and attends special events and functions; promotes and reports on agency’s milestones and activities such as agency’s goals and projects; new products or services; community activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.
• Creating and managing a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, etc.
• Developing and implementing publicity strategies for the agency’s products and services, including a crisis management strategy
• Arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.
• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community.
• Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
• Gather and disseminate timely information to the press and staff.
• Optimize communication system to enhance accuracy of communication.
• Create effective communication channels.
• Enhance effectiveness of press and publicity function.
• Act as a media spokesperson on behalf of the company and address questions and complaints.
• Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the company reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
• Plan and oversee press events.
• Detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly.
• Research and write briefing materials.
• Compose and edit press releases, company literature, and articles for internal and external use.
• Assemble press kits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Team Leadership and Staff Supervision:

• Oversee and managing the agency’s public relations (PR) team and overseeing all their activities
• Delegating tasks and setting deadlines for the public relations (PR) team.
• Monitoring the progress of various projects, from planning to execution, to evaluate their effectiveness and ensure they remain focused on the end goal.
• Set quarterly and annual advertisement for the public relations (PR).
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Encourage creativity and risk-taking.
• Lead focus group to track consumer perception of publications and incorporate results into promotional planning.
• Suggest and organize team building activities

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in public relations or Journalism with an emphasis on public affairs and media relations.
• Proven working experience in public relations required
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good teamwork, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to think strategically, for planning successful PR campaigns
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of marketing automation tools and platforms is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Hiring Process: To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to nabdirahman@tomorrowvoices.org. Voices of Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.

More about Voices of Tomorrow’s (“VOT”).

VOT’s mission is to preserve immigrant & refugee children’s identity through culturally responsive child-focused programs. Our agency works closely with community partners to eliminate racial inequities in the Early Learning System which deeply affect Immigrant and Refugee children’s growth, development, and academic performances. Early childhood is the most critical phase of human development. The focus of VOT is to create early learning programs that preserves the child’s culture and language, while advancing African indigenous parenting practices and community-driven narratives. Substantial research shows that early adversity, including loss of a language, is associated with diminished health across the life course and across generations.

Our work is guided by the following foundational principles:

RACIAL EQUITY. Community representation is paramount in all of Voices of Tomorrow’s programs, policies, and activities. Program components are grounded in community needs and programs are designed with the input of the communities we serve.

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS. We strive to create opportunities to preserve culture through the celebration of diversity. We welcome all who apply their resources, cultural knowledge, and experience to address solutions for removing barriers facing our community.

HEALTH AND SAFETY. Embedded in our work is an understanding that good prenatal and early childhood mental health is foundational to reducing long term stressors and negative impacts into adulthood.

STRENGTHS-BASED. Our programs are designed to empower families and communities to use the existing knowledge of their families and communities enabling resiliency in a manner in which they can share their knowledge through the education of core life skills.

CHILD FOCUS. We encourage parents and caregivers to foster positive relationships with children and caregivers, as strong family bonds give children their best start in early childhood development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,500.00 - $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person