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The Public Relations Coordinator develops and administers a comprehensive Public Relations (PR) program that furthers the mission and goals of the Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center (AACC) and that increases public awareness of the organization’s roles and services in the community; creates and implements multimedia public relations campaigns and public outreach, coordinates all contact with media outlets, and coordinates the sales of municipal dog licenses. This position requires a high level of professionalism, customer service and ability to use sound judgement while interacting with the public, media, employees, and volunteers.
The Municipality of Anchorage has contracted Denali Universal Services to operate all aspects of AACC since 1999. The shelter has an annual intake of 4,500-4,800 domestic animals. AACC's programs include partnerships with private rescue groups to save lives; an active public relations program and social media presence; outreach programs such as the Pet Food Bank, Shelter Cat Storytime, and dog-bite prevention program for elementary school students; post-adoption behavior support; and foster and volunteer programs. AACC enforces Anchorage Municipal Code Title 17 to ensure public safety and the humane care of animals. To learn more about us visit our website: www.muni.org/animal and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@anchorageanimal).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years public relations or media experience
Ability to establish good rapport with members of the media and vendors
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to include public speaking and presentations
Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with effective public relations communication
Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of desktop, online and commercial publishing methods, software and techniques
Ability to develop effective PR materials, including their content, layout and overall appearance
Maturity of judgement and behavior
Ability to work well independently and in a team format
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS or BA degree
Experience working with animals
Supervisory experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Humanely treat and care for all animals entrusted to AACC.
Follow all company/client safety and standard operational policies and procedures.
Coordinate the creative development of all publications and other written materials distributed by the organization
Serve as contact person to cooperatively work with the media and all other interested groups, to include: responding to media inquiries, overseeing media interviews, assisting and training Center staff who speak with the media, write and distribute newsworthy information to the media and arranges all media appearances and interviews.
Prepare and coordinate multi-media public service campaigns to educate the public about responsible pet ownership, humane animal treatment and other animal related topics
Work closely with news media, community leaders, and others to increase public awareness of the organization and its roles, services, and objectives
Coordinate and establish consistent messages and activities for press releases, publications, and website content
Coordinate public relations strategy for potentially controversial animal control issues involving the public
Plan and coordinate dog licensing sales campaign to increase licensing compliance
Coordinate various events both away from and at the shelter to educate the public about the function of AACC, as well as responsible pet ownership, humane animal treatment, pet disaster preparedness, safety with animals, and other animal related topics
Manage ongoing and develop new community outreach programs. Current programs include Pet Food Bank, Shelter Cat Storytime, and Kitten Social Hour held at Horizon House, an assisted living home and low-cost rabies vaccination clinics
Manage, monitor, and update social networking outreach for AACC, as well as updating the AACC section of the Municipal website as needed. Current social channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, NextDoor and WordPress blog.
Attend meetings and corresponds with citizens, state and national organizations, governmental groups, and other humane and animal control agencies to gain new ideas and information pertaining to humane issues
Provide tours of AACC to members of the public and provide public presentations about AACC’s role in the community, responsible pet ownership, pet disaster preparedness, and safety with animals on request
Prepare and present PR presentations and reports at the Board meetings, including compiling news clips and website mentions in order to report quantity and quality to Board.
Participate in animal behavior evaluation programs
In coordination with ALPS management and the Anchorage Health Department, develop and implement planning for emergency pet shelters with in the Municipality in the event of a disaster
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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