Communications Specialist, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Posted by on September 05, 2011

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Posted on: August 19, 2011

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Inspire * Transform * Build * Sustain

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been a visionary not-for-profit organization in the Greater Philadelphia Region since its founding in 1827. PHS organizes the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s largest and longest-running indoor flower show, which brings 250,000 visitors and creates a $61 million economic impact to the city. PHS’s Philadelphia Green helps transform lives through revolutionary programs like City Harvest, which has grown and donated 64,300 lbs of fresh produce in three years—helping to feed 1,000 families each week of the growing season. PHS will also help lead the new Plant One Million, an ambitious program to plant one million trees in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Mission: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and overseeing promotions and media events that lift up the organization’s brand identity. This position will cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with media contacts and secure ongoing feature placement of strategic news about PHS in collaboration with PHS staff. Critical success factors will include the ability to foster excellent relationships both internally and externally, provide well-written materials and maintain a variety of time-sensitive projects using excellent judgment and tactical planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Promotions & Media Events

Works collaboratively with Department team to support promotional efforts
Develops work plans and oversees implementation of event promotions
Plans media events that are inspirational, effective and newsworthy in collaboration with PR Manager
Maintains excellent relations with partners, vendors, and media
Tracks progress and provides reports to PR Manager
Develops media invite lists and works with vendors to execute events
Provides progress reports and presentations as required

Publicist

Writes press materials as requested for distribution through a variety of communication channels
Develops and maintains media list that includes key traditional and non-traditional media. Works in cooperation with New Media Specialist and Marketing Manager to identify online media opportunities
Adheres to agreed upon timelines as determined by PR Manager
Identifies publicity opportunities and recommends angles to secure publicity that supports PR goals
Pitches stories to key media as determined by PR Manager
Works across organization to create and maintain visual presentations via Power Point
Responsible for assembly and distribution of all press materials

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Excellent Writing and Organizational Skills
Passion for PHS mission
Excellent Communication Skills
Software: PowerPoint
Detail Oriented
Knowledge of New Media
Bachelors Degree in communications or 3-5 years in related field.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
c/o Human Resources
100 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
FAX: (215) 988-8810
Email: [email protected]

To learn more about us, visit http://www.phsonline.org

Please no telephone or walk-in inquires. EOE. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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