Community & Public Relations Manager- Idaho Falls/Pocatello

BBB serving the Northwest is seeking a proactive, enthusiastic storyteller to serve as Community & Public Relations Manager for the Idaho Falls/Pocatello area. Responsibilities include telling BBB’s mission and vision, event coordination, building and maintaining of community and media relationships, and all facets of proactive community support. Position will require regular travel including evenings and weekends. Candidates that are selected to move forward in our recruiting process will be contacted via email.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including but not limited to:

• Act as the liaison between BBB and businesses, community organizations, young consumers, and seniors
• Act as a point of contact for PR/media in assigned territory; build and maintain relationships with media and create engaging, relevant content
• Represent BBB in interviews with media outlets, including writing submitted content
• Seek opportunities and give presentations to a variety of groups
• Responsible for generating sponsorships and BBB community partners
• Maintain membership in local community organizations, including regular networking events
• Manage annual regional events in partnership with Marketplace team, including Secure Your ID Day, Orientations, Business of the Year, and other events as assigned
• Plan and execute BBB events for both consumers and businesses. Secure sponsorships and co-op advertising opportunities to promote BBB brand.
• Coordinate or attend tradeshows, seminars, webinars, presentations or workshops
• Write articles and gather content for articles related to business and community happenings in assigned territory
• Manage individual social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Identify underserved areas and share ideas for new opportunities with Marketing team
• Track activities and maintain high level of communication with Marketplace team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including media
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret news, business journals, and government regulation content from a variety of sources
• Outstanding relationship-building skills internally, externally and across distances
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft 365 products
• Experience with event planning a plus

Compensation :

$35,000-$45,000

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Optional additional insurance plans (short- and long-term disability, additional life, accident, etc.)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days;
• Paid holidays, plus your birthday off with pay; and
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match.

BBB is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by Local, State, or Federal law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Due to the overwhelming response to our advertisements, only candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Public Relations: 1 year