Responsibilities

• Coordinate all social public relations affairs for HUMANE ACTION Pittsburgh (HAP) and affiliate campaigns.
• Increase visibility and impact of HAP by leveraging news media and other relevant outlets
• Engage with news outlets and members of the public to publicize issues involving our organization, highlight events and achievements, and address attacks and criticism.
• Work with HAP and No Plastic Please (NPP) leadership to decide HR initiatives and strategies
• Grow awareness of HAP with the news media and general public
• Coordinate consistent communication with news outlets to keep HAP top of mind
• Draft and submit press releases to relevant outlets
• Create relationships with members of the news media to ensure continued coverage of HAP’s campaigns

Requirements

• Training on HAP’s core values, mission, and policies, including orientation on campaign missions and status.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Past experience writing press releases
• Passion and knowledge on the issues surrounding HAP’s mission
• Working knowledge of digital communication tools
• Self-motivated
• Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello and Dropbox, or a willingness to learn

Preferred

• Interest or experience in local news media a plus

Benefits

• Grow leadership skills
• Develop communication skills
• Cultivate your passion for animal and environmental protection and put it into action
• Create real impact on the issues regarding animal welfare
• Be a valued HAP team member
• Build your volunteer resume