Public Relations Specialist

The Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation is seeking a full-time Public Relations Specialist. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to preserve and restore the sight of Missourians through a variety of vision-related programs.

Job Description:
This position reports to the Public Relations & Development Manager and carries out promotional, marketing and publicity tactics for the Foundation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: fulfilling informational requests on the Foundation, writing news articles and press releases, media relations, coordinating the creation of marketing and communications materials, and collaborating to find new ways to promote and communicate the Foundation's mission.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or English
3-5 years in PR, communications or marketing preferred
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Professional and mature attitude toward work
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects is a must
Strong computer skills are necessary, preferably in both Mac and PC environments. Knowledge of MS Office is also necessary and graphic design skills are a plus.

The Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.mlerf.org.

Application Information:
Please send a resume, cover letter and 2-3 past writing examples to:

MLERF
Attn: PR Specialist
10801 Pear Tree Lane
Suite 170
St. Ann, MO 63074
or, email: akuhl@mlerf.org, with attachments in PDF or Word format.

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