Public Relations Specialist

Position Summary

Help tell the story of a mission that changes lives.

Talbert House is seeking a creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Public Relations Specialist to bring our mission to life through compelling communications, engaging visuals, and meaningful community connections. This role is an opportunity to showcase the impact of our services, strengthen our reputation, and help employees, community partners, media, and the public understand the difference Talbert House makes every day.

The Public Relations Specialist develops and coordinates communications from concept to completion, supports marketing and advertising initiatives, manages media and public relations, and ensures consistent, engaging messaging across internal and external channels. From crafting stories and designing promotional materials to capturing impactful moments through photography, this individual plays an important role in connecting people with the mission and services of Talbert House.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Storytelling

• Develop, write, edit, and coordinate engaging communications from initial concept through final production, including newsletters, announcements, invitations, promotional materials, and other agency communications.
• Share compelling stories that highlight the positive impact of Talbert House services and the people, programs, and partnerships that make our mission possible.
• Create clear, consistent, and audience-focused messaging for employees, executives, internal stakeholders, community partners, and the general public.

Marketing & Creative Design

• Design, develop, and coordinate the production of high-quality marketing and communications materials using Adobe Creative Suite and other appropriate software.
• Create and manage collateral materials, including brochures, newsletters, invitations, announcements, and promotional items.
• Support marketing initiatives at both the service-line and agency levels, helping increase awareness of programs, services, and organizational impact.
• Coordinate with printers, vendors, and suppliers to deliver quality materials on time and within budget.
• Ensure all communications and creative materials consistently reflect approved Talbert House branding standards.

Public Relations & Media Engagement

• Develop and distribute press releases and other media communications that increase awareness of Talbert House programs, services, and community impact.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with media representatives and community stakeholders.
• Support public relations and community relations activities that strengthen the organization's visibility, credibility, and connections throughout the community.

Digital Communications & Analytics

• Maintain and update the Talbert House website and other digital communication platforms to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and current.
• Monitor and analyze digital communication data as needed to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track and maintain communications and marketing data accurately to support planning, reporting, and informed decision-making.

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Partner with internal teams and service lines to identify communication needs and develop effective marketing solutions.
• Help ensure the mission, values, and impact of Talbert House are communicated consistently across internal and external audiences.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of public relations, marketing, communications, and media relations principles and practices.
• Understanding of, or a strong interest in, the human services and/or social services environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing, proofreading, and editing abilities.
• Strong creative, visual, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate ideas into engaging communications and marketing materials.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, solves problems, and follows projects through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple variables, determine appropriate courses of action, and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately track, maintain, and analyze data.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with individuals across all levels of an organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One to two years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Essential Functions & Physical Demands

Positional Requirements: Driving as required by assigned job duties. Occasional to frequent sitting, standing, and walking.

Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Infrequent balancing and stooping. Frequent reaching, handling, and fingering.

Sensory Requirements: Rare feeling and tasting/smelling. Frequent use of color vision, visual accommodation, and field of vision. Occasional use of far, near, and midrange visual acuity and depth perception. Frequent talking and hearing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Talbert House is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.