Community Relations Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

• Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.
• Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company.
• Develop strategy for building and maintaining programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community.
• Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
• Uses social media to coordinate community relations and to enhance the company’s online profile. 
• Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company.
• Selects positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels. 
• Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes special events and press conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Be the principal ambassador for the company, responsible for sharing its vision with the local community.
• Serve as a point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in public relations or related fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite or related software. 
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
• Ability to evaluate the cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
• Excellent persuasion skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

Work Schedule

• Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

The starting base pay for this role is between $86,000 and $108,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.