Public & Donor Relations Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire a Public & Donor Relations Specialist/Marketing Assistant. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer great full-time benefits including medical insurance, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness coverage, accident insurance, holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO), and a retirement savings plan. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A PUBLIC & DONOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST/ MARKETING ASSISTANT

The position is responsible for assisting with public and donor relations activities of the agency. The Public & Donor Relations Specialist will report to the Manager of Public Relations & Marketing and will support the agency in all external and internal communications efforts including research and writing grants to support the agency and other requested support for the Fund Development and Special Events Department.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PUBLIC & DONOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST /MARKETING ASSISTANT

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in public relations/marketing preferred.
• Must have excellent skills in written and verbal communications.
• Must be fluent in desktop publishing programs and Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience in Canva or design software preferred.
• Experience in eTapestry/Blackbaud, Give Smart and/or other special event software preferred.

Are you self-motivated but also a team player? Are you able to work efficiently with an awareness of what is going on around you? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you reliable? Do you have a positive attitude and take pride in your work? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity