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Merakey

Community Relations Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Merakey is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to serve as a community outreach and referral liaison in the Louisia na market. This role focuses on building referral relationships to support ...

Centene

Community Relations Specialist

$56K - $101K/yr

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for leading activities to achieve membership/enrollment goals through various means including, but not limited to, marketing projects and new market ...

Centene

Community Relations Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$56K - $101K/yr

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for leading activities to achieve membership/enrollment goals through various means including, but not limited to, marketing projects and new market ...

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.

Position Responsibilities Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of Community Relations work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate ...

Centene

Community Relations Specialist

Orlando, FL · On-site +1

$56K - $101K/yr

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for leading activities to achieve membership/enrollment goals through various means including, but not limited to, marketing projects and new market ...

Centene Corporation

NY · On-site

$56K - $101K/yr

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for leading activities to achieve membership/enrollment goals through various means including, but not limited to, marketing projects and new market ...

Centene

Community Relations Specialist

$56K - $101K/yr

The Community Relations Specialist is responsible for leading activities to achieve membership/enrollment goals through various means including, but not limited to, marketing projects and new market ...

Msmc

Community Relations Specialist

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of Community Relations work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate products, methods ...

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How much do community relations specialists jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for community relations specialists in the United States is $65,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Relations Specialists vs Public Relations Coordinators?

AspectCommunity Relations SpecialistsPublic Relations Coordinators
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related fieldBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, local government, community groupsCorporations, PR agencies, media outlets
Employer & Industry UsageCommunity-focused organizations, local governmentBusinesses, PR firms, media companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in community engagementUnderstanding media and public image management

Community Relations Specialists focus on engaging with local communities, building relationships, and managing community programs. Public Relations Coordinators handle media relations, press releases, and overall public image. While both roles involve communication skills and public engagement, Community Relations Specialists are more community-focused, whereas Public Relations Coordinators concentrate on media and brand reputation.

What degree do you need for community relations specialists?

Community relations specialists typically need at least a bachelor's degree in fields such as public relations, communications, marketing, or a related area. Relevant skills include strong communication, interpersonal abilities, and experience with community engagement or public outreach, which can be gained through internships or volunteer work.

What does a community relations specialist do?

A community relations specialist manages an organization's relationships with the community, promotes positive public perception, and organizes outreach events. They often use communication skills, social media, and community engagement strategies to build partnerships and support organizational goals.

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Communications & Community Relations Specialist

Harrisburg, PA • On-site

Belco Community Credit Union
Commercial Banking • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Belco Community Credit Unionexternal

$59K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Home Branch: Operation Center - Harrisburg, PA

HYBRID POSITION


Position Title: Communications & Community Relations Specialist 

Department:  Marketing

Supervisor's Title: Marketing Manager

Classification:  Exempt                                                 

Starting Salary Range: $59,785.31 - $74,731.63


Benefit Highlights: 

- Competitive compensation!

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance!

- 401K with up to 4% company match!

- Holiday Pay starting at day 1!

- Paid Vacation Time!

- Medical Benefits starting at your 31st day of employment!

And Many More!


Summary:

Responsible for the development, evaluation, and execution of all internal and external communications, events, community engagement initiatives and public relations efforts that focus on growing the credit union, improving its image, and strengthening its brand identity across a diverse and multicultural marketplace. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community organizations and stakeholders. Establishes metric measurement to evaluate credit union communications and community relations. Supports the execution of the overall marketing plan and credit union initiatives by coordinating programs, managing budgets, tracking performance and reporting, and overseeing volunteer and sponsorship activities. Coordinates and assists with all external and internal events on behalf of Belco, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team and Volunteers.


Essential Functions:
  1. With assistance from the Marketing Manager, develops and executes comprehensive communications strategies for the credit union, including global communications, crisis communications, and public relations initiatives.
  2. Serves as Belco’s primary point of contact for news releases, media contacts, and press inquiries relationships.
  3. Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all communication channels. Works with Marketing Manager and Marketing Department employees on Belco newsletter.
  4. Monitor media coverage and coordinate responses when necessary. Maintains email and other communications templates, processes, and plans for internal and external use.
  5. Evaluates and coordinates paid and unpaid media opportunities with Marketing leadership and/or CEO.
  6. Coordinates all aspects of events to include communications, planning, employee and volunteer participation, supply management, and execution. 
  7. Champion community relations across the credit union by coordinating and scheduling volunteer and sponsorship activities. This may include assisting in the planning of special events and initiatives and helping to match team members with charitable opportunities.
  8. Serves as the BelcoCares team lead. Coordinates and leads meetings and initiatives for this team and the CU under this initiative.
  9. Maintains “Company Store” for Belco marketing materials and giveaways and manages corresponding vendor relationship.
  10. Assists in managing key marketing, growth, community and public relations, and event relationships and contracts while serving as a primary contact for those assigned.
  11. Evaluates communications and community relations efforts to determine future strategies regarding charitable giving, volunteerism, return on investment, and budgeting based on results.
  12. Keeps abreast of industry trends, competition and new community relations, communications, and event opportunities. Perform duties within the guidelines of Credit Union policy and maintain compliance with regulatory and NCUA rules and regulations as they pertain to all marketing and communications functions.
  13. Embodies Belco’s mission, vision, behavioral expectations and Belco Life Brand. Act accordingly as a representative of Belco within the community.
  14. Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Department Leadership team and Credit Union leadership.
Competencies:

Functional Skills: Planning, Dependability, Budgeting 

Operating Skills: Quality of Work, Communication

Relationship Skills: Teamwork, Relationship Building/Networking 

Behavioral Expectations


Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and can function in a hybrid work arrangement consisting of in-office work and remote work. This role does require a minimum of 20% in-office time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.


Physical Demands:

The ability to operate general office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, phones, and printers required. Keyboarding or PC data entry capabilities required. The ability to move from one area to another throughout a multi-floor office layout required. This position may occasionally require the ability to lift boxes up to 30 lbs., as well as frequent bending or standing.


Travel:

Frequent travel to all community and special event sites, media and community events, press conferences, branch locations, meetings and seminars across Belco’s seven-county footprint, as well as periodic travel to all branch locations is required.


Minimum Required Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory roles.


Preferred Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or another related field. Prior experience in communications, marketing, event planning, or advertising or in an internal MarCom department of a financial institution is preferred. Non-profit experience a plus. More than two years of experience is preferred.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Examples of work or links to portfolio may be expected at interview.

Disclaimer:

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual preference/orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or other legally protected bases. Belco’s Diversity and Inclusion initiatives provide all employees with equal access to training and advancement opportunities throughout the organization.


Belco will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate throughout the application and employment process. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation related to any job function will be made on a case-by-case basis. Reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.