Public Relation Specialist - Abuse Refuge Org

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 visiting GoARO.org and NormTherapy.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

Public Relations Specialist (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:

• Serves as a liaison between the organization and the public.
• Develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization through public-facing communication.
• Responds to information requests from media contacts.
• Writes, reviews, and/or distributes press releases and other public-facing communication.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with media outlets, consumers, government entities, and public interest groups.
• Arrange interviews for the company’s executives and management.
• Evaluates advertising campaigns to ensure consistency with the organization’s public relations strategy.
• Develops and/or executes social media and content strategies to release information on the organization in a manner that will promote a positive public image.
• Attends weekly department meetings and biweekly all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Must be available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week
• Extensive knowledge of public relations principles and strategies.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with media contacts and outlets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Prior related experience required.

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