Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication and outreach strategies that align with PERSI’s goals and objectives. This includes identifying target audiences and effectively communicating with them
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and partnership opportunities
• Oversee the creation and distribution of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and social media content, to effectively convey PERSI’s message
• Plan and execute events, workshops, and presentations that promote PERSI’s initiatives and create membership engagement
• Manage the outreach team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff members to ensure high performance and alignment with PERSI standards
• Analyze the effectiveness of communication and outreach efforts and strategies, using data to inform decisions and make adjustments as necessary
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously

Requirements

• Experience providing technical expertise or managing a major program

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• Several years of experience in outreach, communication, public relations, or community engagement
• Strong managerial, communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• PERSI retirement , one of the nation's best state retirement systems
• A healthy work/life balance
• Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more