Public Relations Assistant

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Public Relations Assistant for the Rutgers Democracy Lab.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Furthers RDL's mission by helping to coordinate strategic communication plans to highlight groundbreaking programs.
• Connects RDL with students, faculty, staff, practitioners, and external stakeholders/partners.
• Coordinates RDL's public profile and relationships with key audiences through targeted outreach and strategic communications plans.
• Assists both the Administrative and Academic Director with media for the RDL.
• Helps directors build relationships across traditional and social media, both in New Jersey and nationally, to increase awareness of and engagement with RDL's research, education, events, and resources.
• Partners with leading democracy-focused organizations to promote shared content and messaging.
• Partners with the RDL's student digital content creators to disseminate engaging, student-led social media content.

The Eagleton Institute is a collaborative team. On occasion, all members are asked to participate in Institute-wide and/or cross-team projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or a related field as well as one year of work experience or volunteering in the political or communications field, including as a journalist or a communications specialist for a non-profit organization, elected official, or government entity.

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, or other basic photo editing tools, CiviCRM, SurveyMonkey, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Ability to use social media management tools like Hootsuite, and Buffer.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.

Special Conditions

• This position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

Salary

Max salary is $65,000

Posting Number

26ST0313