The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc. (Claims Conference), an international non-profit organization headquartered in New York, was established in 1951 to negotiate a program of indemnification for material damages to Jewish individuals and to the Jewish people caused by Germany through the Holocaust. This respected organization administers several major programs for the benefit of Holocaust survivors worldwide and actively negotiates with the German government.
We are currently recruiting for a Public Relations Manager. The Public Relations Manager will serve as an advocate for the Claims Conference by building and maintaining positive relationships with the public and members of the Board of Directors.
Specific responsibilities will include the following:
Planning, developing, and implementing activities relating to all phases of media and public relations efforts in support of the Communications Department’s strategic goals;
- Maintaining high-level visibility and leadership presence for the organization through implementation of key Public Relations activities;
- Developing and implementing a strategic communications program for outreach to Board members;
- Developing pro-active, ongoing outreach to individual members of the Board;
- Updating Board members on Claims Conference programs and activities;
- Liaising with colleagues, Board Members, and key spokespeople;
- Developing positive messaging about the organization and assisting with their implementation to increase awareness of the organization;
- Developing and maintaining current knowledge of public relations principles and practices;
- Developing rapport with the Jewish and secular media outlets and proactively conducting outreach to media about Claims Conference programs and positive developments, etc.;
- Devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
- Assisting with press events;
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or closely related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education, i.e., 5 years related experience.
- A proven track record of initiative and successful outcomes in media placement.
- Knowledge of principles/practices of journalism and public relations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skill; ability to interact effectively with a variety of people from different countries.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to respond quickly and thoroughly to queries from inside and outside the organization
- Ability to analyze and assimilate information from a variety of sources. Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.
- Ability to articulate the interests and positions of the organization in an accurate, compelling and persuasive manner.
To apply please contact Human Resources at jobs@claimscon.org or FAX resume to 212.685.4732. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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