Responsibilities

• Support and execute public relations campaigns to elevate Habitat Omaha’s brand and deepen community awareness.
• Craft and publish press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media content that effectively communicate programs, progress, and impact.
• Proactively pitch stories, respond to media inquiries, coordinate media tours, and arrange interviews with Habitat Omaha executives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional media contacts, influencers, and community leaders.
• Maintain and update an online media resource center to support ongoing media engagement.
• Interview homeowners, families, volunteers, partners, and staff to create compelling narratives that resonate with donors and supporters.
• Develop engaging digital content that inspires action and showcases the importance of affordable homeownership.
• Assist with public-facing events, media opportunities, and on-site communications needs.
• Coordinate logistics and messaging for press conferences, community activations, and special initiatives.
• Support internal communication efforts, including content development and management of the employee intranet.
• Ensure consistent messaging and coordinated outreach across departments and organizational priorities.
• Track, analyze, and report on public relations efforts to assess reach, sentiment, and effectiveness.
• Support crisis communication planning and brand risk mitigation as part of the crisis communications team.
• Work cross-functionally to support aligned communication strategies.
• Take on additional responsibilities that promote Habitat Omaha’s mission and public image.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations, communications, or community relations.

Preferred

• Photography/videography experience is a plus.
• Digital fluency with web-based communications tools, email systems, analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights), and Microsoft/Adobe platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Relationship-building: Proven ability to engage with community stakeholders, partners, media, and diverse audiences.
• Adaptability: Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment with professionalism and positivity.
• Creative mindset: Skilled in conceptual thinking.