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Assistant Manager - Magnolia Pointe

Durham, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

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Assistant Manager - Magnolia Pointe

Durham, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated ... Build strong resident relations and provide excellent customer service * Assist the Community ...

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How much do crisis pr jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for crisis pr in Raleigh, NC is $101,019.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,900.00 and $124,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Crisis PR professional?

Crisis PR professionals are public relations experts who specialize in managing and mitigating the impact of unexpected negative events on an individual or organization's reputation. They develop and implement communication strategies during crises such as scandals, accidents, or product recalls to ensure accurate information reaches the public and stakeholders. Their main goal is to protect and restore the reputation of their client while controlling the narrative and minimizing long-term damage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Crisis PR professional?

To thrive as a Crisis PR professional, you need expertise in public relations, media strategy, and reputation management, often supported by a degree in communications or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, social media management platforms, and crisis communication frameworks is essential. Strong soft skills like composure under pressure, quick decision-making, and persuasive communication are crucial for effective crisis response. These skills ensure timely, strategic actions that protect an organization's reputation during high-stakes situations.

What are some common challenges faced by Crisis PR professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Crisis PR professionals often encounter high-pressure situations where rapid, accurate communication is essential. One of the major challenges is managing misinformation and maintaining consistent messaging across multiple platforms. Additionally, balancing transparency with the need to protect sensitive information can be difficult. Successful Crisis PR professionals rely on strong teamwork, thorough preparation, and clear protocols to navigate these challenges and protect their organization’s reputation.

What is the difference between Crisis PR and Public Relations Specialist?

AspectCrisis PRPublic Relations Specialist
Primary FocusManaging communication during crises and emergenciesBuilding and maintaining overall public image and media relations
Required SkillsCrisis communication, quick decision-making, media handlingMedia relations, content creation, strategic communication
Work EnvironmentHigh-pressure situations, urgent response scenariosOngoing media campaigns, brand management
CertificationsOften requires communication or PR certifications, crisis management trainingPR certifications, communication degrees

While both Crisis PR and Public Relations Specialists work in the field of communication, Crisis PR focuses specifically on managing communication during emergencies and crises, requiring quick, strategic responses. Public Relations Specialists handle broader brand image and media relations, often working on long-term campaigns. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right professionals for each communication need.

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Infographic showing various Crisis Pr job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 65% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,019 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Community Responder EMT Coordinator

City of Durham, NC

Durham, NC • On-site

$53K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Salary : $53,962.00 - $83,728.00 Annually
Location : 516 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Job Number: 26-05845
Department: Community Safety
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $53,962 - $70,000
Hours: Four 10-hour shifts per week on a fixed rotating schedule. Some weekend coverage is required. No overnight shifts.
In 2022, the Durham Community Safety Department (DCSD) launched four 911 crisis response programs-collectively known as HEART (Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Teams). Please visit and , watch , listen to , or read from The Assembly. In 2025, DCSD has added a new division focused on Stabilization Services. This expansion represents an exciting new phase in DCSD's development-and a thrilling opportunity to pair alternative response programs with stabilization services that can better support Neighbors.
DCSD is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated EMT Coordinator to oversee emergency medical services operations. This individual will conduct ongoing EMT training programs, including skills refreshers, protocol updates, and certification courses. Lead quality assurance initiatives to assess and improve patient care standards. They will also act as a key liaison between DCSD and Durham County EMS, Public Health, Duke Hospital Systems and the Healthcare for the Homeless team. In addition to training and liaison responsibilities the EMT coordinator will also spend a portion of their time as an infield EMT on our Community Response Teams.
DCSD's approach to work is flexible, highly collaborative, and evidence driven. Our departmental culture prizes equity, care, and the health and safety of our staff. We are looking for candidates who share similar approaches and principles. We envision adding team members who are not only colleagues but partners in this challenging and purpose-driven work.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Develop highly collaborative, trusting, and productive relationships with Durham County EMS, Public Health, and Healthcare for the Homeless teams.
  • Coordinate with Shift Supervisors to oversee daily EMS operations, response times, and equipment readiness.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to EMT team, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in emergency response as an Provider, assisting with critical patient care as needed.
  • Coordinate with DCSD Inventory Specialist to ensure medical equipment and supplies are in proper working order.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables and local, state, and federal policy and requirements.
  • Develop and maintain clear, open, timely, cooperative, and collaborative communication and working relations with all staff, clients, and partner agencies.
  • Coordinate and track continuing education for EMTs within DCSD.
  • Participate in supervision meetings as appropriate, case conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, and other staff development activities.
  • Aid in developing and coordinating DCSD's Continuity of Operations Plan.
  • Contribute to strategic planning activities and conversations regarding the performance and direction of the department, particularly in regard to crisis response and departmental culture.
  • Demonstrate a high level of resilience and self-care as part of maintaining wellness in a high crisis and first responder position.
  • Candidate may be required to complete Level 1 NC OEMS Instructor Credentialing

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED,
  • Completion of a mental health, peer support or equivalent program,
  • Four years of experience as an EMT required
  • Eligible to function under the auspices of the Durham County Office of Emergency Services, EMS Division, and Medical Director.
  • Certification by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS) as an EMT Basic required.
  • Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
  • Must be able to travel to and from worksite and other locations within Durham
  • Must be able to walk/stand up to 75% of any assigned shift. Note: The team will be transported in vans to crisis call locations
  • Must be able to lift over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs constantly.

Additional Preferred Skills
  • Significant experience with crisis response.
  • Crisis Intervention Team certification
  • Experience working with Peer Support Specialists or other individuals with lived experience with behavioral and mental health, substance use, and/or Intellectual Developmental Disability crises.
  • Ability to speak two or more languages, with a high priority on Spanish.
  • Familiarity with Durham health systems and community resources/services for physical health behavioral and mental health, substance use, Intellectual Developmental Disability, family dynamics, sexual/physical abuse, Veterans' Services, vocational rehabilitation, housing, justice involvement, referral processes, and other services.
  • A commitment to and interest in the mission of the department: to enhance public safety through community-centered approaches to prevention and intervention as alternatives to policing and the criminal legal system.
  • A commitment to equity, which could include having already attended racial equity trainings.

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
  • 12-13 paid holidays per year
  • 13 standard work days of vacation per year
  • 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
  • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
  • State and City retirement plans
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
  • City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
  • Paid funeral leave
  • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
  • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
  • 4 hours parental leave each year
  • Workman's Compensation Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
  • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
  • City of Durham Website
  • Walk in
  • Job fair
  • Employee referral
  • Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
  • Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
  • Craig's List
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • GlassDoor
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Employment Security Commission
  • Magazine/Newspaper
  • Other

02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
  • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

04
Have you completed courses in emergency medical care?
  • Yes
  • No

05
How many years of related experience as an EMT do you have?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 4 years of related experience
  • 4 years but less than 8 years of related experience
  • 8 or more years of related experience

06
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
  • I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
  • I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
  • I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

07
Do you have a certification by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS) as an EMT Basic (or higher)?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Are you eligible to function under the auspices of the Durham County Office of Emergency Services, EMS Division, and Medical Director?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Are you able to travel to and from worksite and other locations within Durham?
  • Yes
  • No

10
Are you able to walk/stand up to 75% of any assigned shift?Note: The team will be transported in vans to crisis call locations
  • Yes
  • No

11
Do you have a Crisis Intervention Team certification?
  • Yes
  • No

12
Do you have experience working with Peer Support Specialists or other individuals with lived experiencewith behavioral and mental health, substance use, and/or Intellectual Developmental Disability crises?
  • Yes
  • No

13
How many years of related experience do you have with crisis response ?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience
  • 2 years but less than 6 years of related experience
  • 6 or more years of related experience

14
How would you rate your experience and knowledge level with Durham health systems and communityresources/services for physical health behavioral and mental health, substance use, IntellectualDevelopmental Disability, family dynamics, sexual/physical abuse, Veterans' Services, vocationalrehabilitation, housing, justice involvement, referral processes, and other services?
  • No experience
  • Beginner level
  • Intermediate level
  • Advanced level
  • Expert level

15
How would you rate your knowledge and experience level with service delivery documentation (includingcounseling/treatment planning), HIPAA standards/confidentiality, utilization review, and data management?
  • No experience
  • Beginner level
  • Intermediate level
  • Advanced level
  • Expert level

16
How would you rate your experience level with crisis response?
  • No experience
  • Beginner level
  • Intermediate level
  • Advanced level
  • Expert level

17
Are you proficient in the Spanish language (speak, read, and write)?
  • Yes
  • No

18
Are you able to lift over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs constantly?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question