Stateside Affairs, based in Manasquan, NJ, is seeking qualified candidates for full-time positions as a Community Relations Coordinator and Associate Account Executive. These roles involve overseeing marketing, public relations, and community outreach efforts, requiring travel to work sites in Manasquan, Weehawken, and North Bergen, with some remote work permitted. The salary is commensurate with experience, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses and commissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the principal ambassador for a client, sharing their vision with the local community and serving as an extension of Stateside Affairs.
- Serve as a liaison with neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities, particularly in Weehawken and North Bergen.
- Develop and maintain community programs that positively impact the area.
- Organize community outreach programs and special events that promote client products, services, and ideas.
- Draft and distribute communications that highlight the client and its community efforts.
- Attend relevant events and build strong relationships with key community members.
- Respond to community inquiries and recruit knowledgeable spokespeople when necessary.
- Foster cross-functional relationships to enhance collaboration.
- Plan and execute public press conferences, collaborating with third-party agencies as needed.
- Oversee multilingual marketing, public relations, and community outreach campaigns, including media buy plans across TV, radio, digital, and print.
- Plan one-on-one meetings with business owners, identify strategic partners, and organize forums with property owners.
- Oversee the development of a multilingual user-friendly website with regular updates.
- Develop and distribute email newsletters to maintain transparency and communication with community members.
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases and other content.
- Assist in creating and executing strategic social media plans, including content creation and calendar management.
- Design marketing collateral such as flyers, e-vites, and other materials.
- Cover breaking news, public meetings, and events as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in public or government relations or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage sensitive subjects with professionalism and work well under pressure.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately by submitting a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and creative design samples. For inquiries or to submit a resume, please contact Cristina Pinzon at Cristina@statesideaffairs.com or call 732-612-3045.
