Public Relations Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $42,000 to $45,000

Job Purpose

Build the prevention workforce capacity through technical support and coordination of prevention trainings through the implementation of the CSAP strategy of Community-Based Processes, which are designed to enhance the ability of the community to more effectively provide prevention services.

Conduct all activities within the PRC Training Core and the Media Core, including increasing the awareness of the community regarding substance use and misuse through Media Awareness Activities.

Act as the regional contact person for survey data collection and reporting and develop media awareness activities targeting the prevention priorities.

Organize and coordinate regional training activities in collaboration with HHSC training contractors based on area needs.

Job Description

• Assist the System Agency-funded training entity by hosting trainings and coordinating host training sites.
• Work directly with the System Agency-funded training entity to promote and coordinate regional trainings.
• Distribute updates to System Agency-funded prevention providers within the region about the availability of substance abuse prevention trainings and other related trainings offered by the System Agency-funded training entity and other community-based organizations.
• Conduct and coordinate substance use prevention presentations across the 30-county region.
• Ensure at least 30% of the annual number of adults trained are representatives of external community stakeholders. External community stakeholders are considered to be anyone from non-System Agency-funded prevention programs (i.

e., PRC, CCP, YPU, YPS, and YPI programs).

• Maintain a current regional contact list on the PRC Region 7 website of all System Agency-funded Prevention Programs and other resources.
• Participate in monthly calls with the Public Relations Coordinator, System Agency, and System Agency-funded training entity to provide information and facilitate coordination of curriculum trainings and other professional development trainings offered through the System Agency-funded training entity or other community-based organizations.
• As part of the CSAP strategy of Community-Based Process, establish and maintain Community Agreements (CAs) with media outlets and community stakeholders that facilitate the implementation of Media Awareness.
• Completes all PRC documentation and reports in a timely manner for submission to the Program Director, the Executive Director, and the funding agencies, as required.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the System Agency Prevention Media Campaign and other System Agency-funded grantees (i.

e. CCPs and YPs Universal, Selective, and Indicated) to develop and / or promote a consistent statewide message focused on the State’s four prevention priorities.

• Maintain social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram and any other platforms required by the state. Post the Statewide Media Campaign messages on social media accounts and act as one of the media representatives for the agency.
• Promote prevention messages through media outlets including, but not limited to, radio or television public service announcements (PSAs), media interviews, billboards, bus boards, editorials, and / or social media (if permitted by Grantee’s organization policies) specific to the State’s four prevention priorities .
• Participate in quarterly calls with System Agency to discuss required responsibilities.
• Complete all documentation and reports in a timely manner for submission to the Program Director, the Executive Director, and the funding agency, as required.
• Respond to all communication from both internal and external sources in a timely manner.
• Participate in agency wide activities as needed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization in furthering its mission.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the System Agency, Prevention Resource Director, or Executive Director.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Health, Social Work, Education, or a related field;

may be a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or must have a minimum of three years in a related field to substitute for educational requirements.

Must obtain an Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) certification within the required timeframe.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have experience in marketing and media development and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and relate well to individuals and funding agencies.
• Must have professional level writing skills including format, editing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Must have knowledge of alcohol and drug effects, substance abuse prevention, intervention, assessments, community services, and referral sources.
• Must be detail oriented and extremely dependable. Must have ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Must be able effectively communicate prevention messages via television and radio interviews.
• Journalism background preferred but not required.

BVCASA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.