Public Relations Association of Mississippi

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JACKSON METRO OPPORTUNITIES
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06/15/10

07/20/10

SALES ASSOCIATE POSITION, MARKETING ALLIANCE

Marketing Alliance, Inc., a full service marketing firm specializing in 3D virtual technology for economic development organizations and commercial developers, is looking for a sales associate to support the new business development team in researching markets, scheduling appointments via phone and email on a daily basis, and maintaining an ACT database.  Candidate must be sales driven, highly professional, technically savvy, and well spoken.  Experience in telemarketing a real plus.  Base salary plus commission and benefits.  Please send resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

5/12/10

JACKSON MEDICAL MALL RFP FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES

The Jackson Medical Mall requests for proposal public relations services.  The proposal should incorporate the development of a public relations plan and the following actitivities:  media relations, relationship building with appropriate centers of influence, and community relations activities that support overall marketing messages for the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation.  

The proposal should be based on a yearly budget, inclusive of fees and expenses.  The proposed contract period will be from July 2010 - June 2011.  The deadline for submitting this proposal is May 31, 2010.  

 To view the full RFP click here.

Address the proposal to:  Jackson Medical Mall Foundation, Attn: Lori Greer (Confidential); 350 W. Woodrow Wilson, Suite 107; Jackson, MS 39213

5/12/10

SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER IV IN PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS, Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Annual Entry Salary: $36,176.62 

MPB is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual with strong written/verbal and extensive knowledge of public relations to assist with the implementation of the agency's public relations activities. 

Qualifications: It is desirable for applicants to be competent in journalism, photo journalism, special event planning and public speaking.  Applicants need to be proficient in writing news releases and other promotional materials, as well as have strong editing skills.  Strong skills and organization is a must.  

Contact:  Cindy Neal, Human Resources Director, MS Authority for Educational Television 601-432-6253.

5/3/9/10

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE, Hinds Behavioral Health Services

The Hinds Behavioral Health Services (HBHS) is looking for someone to promote the de-stigmatization of mental health issues through mental health education and outreach; improve visability of facility and promote the full spectrum of services provided by HBHS within Metro Jackson and greater Hinds County.  

Qualifications:  Bachelors degree in marketing or related field or equivalent experience.  Highly organized; creative; strong people skills; computer proficiency; strong graphic arts experience; social service marketing experience; public speaking; energetic; self-starter; able to work independently; interested in promoting mental wellness.  Art samples required at interview.  Reports to the Director of Special Projects.

Contact:  The HBHS Human Resources Department at (601) 321-2400.  HBHS is an equal opportunity employer.  

1/27/10

COMMUNICATIONS/JOURNALISM/GRAPHIC ARTS, Tulane University

1/20/10

EXPERIENCED NEWS REPORTER

Send resumes to:  Human Resources, Telesouth Communications, Inc., 6311 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS  39211 or email resume to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Telesouth Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1/8/10

WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Marketing Alliance, Inc.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in website design and graphics and be skilled in design software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Past experience with website content management systems such as Expression Engine or Joomla! is desirable, and experience in video production software such as After Effects and Premier is a plus. Designers must be able to work with tight deadlines, and be budget conscious to insure company profitability.

This is a salary position with benefits. If you are interested, please send a resume, link to your portfolio, and salary requirements. We look forward to hearing from you! 

12/2/09

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, Mississippi Health Advocacy
Mississippi Health Advocacy is looking for a full-time Community Outreach Coordinator. The successful individual will recruit members by meeting individually with community members interested in achieving equitable and quality health care for all Mississippians.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
-Plan and implement large mobilizations and media events.
-Arrange workshops and other training for leadership development.
-Coordinate volunteers in planning campaign strategies and tactics.
-Engage in public outreach to build organization infrastructure.
-Participate in local and statewide coalition-building.
-Track all work done through providing timely reports.
-Delegate responsibilities and organize people to work on projects.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
-Education - High School/GED
-Other Requirements:
-Must have reliable transportation and valid Mississippi Drivers License.
-Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
-Strong meeting facilitation skills.
-Event planning experience.
-Solid understanding of community organizing and legislative advocacy goals and strategies.
-Understanding of leadership development goals and strategies.
-Experience providing training and skill-building to grassroots constituents.
-Demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform, and racial and economic justice.
-Good strategic thinking skills.
-Experience working with grassroots organizations.
-Basic competency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
-Strong commitment to social justice.
-Must be willing to work various hours and some weekends.

Qualified candidates can email their resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Lisa Julian at 314-628-3867. To learn more about our employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.mercyjobs.com.

Please send resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

11/16/09
COMMUNICATIONS AND FUND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, Mississippi Center for Justice
Mississippi Center for Justice is a highly successful and rapidly growing nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. The Center’s lawyers work with community leaders to support their social justice campaigns and to channel the energies of the legal community to combat discrimination and poverty. With headquarters in Jackson and a branch office in Biloxi, the Center seeks systemic solutions that promote educational opportunity, protect the rights of consumers, secure access to health care and child care, and put affordable housing within the reach of all Mississippians.

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> General Description
The Communications and Fund Development Specialist will help implement and expand the communications and fund development plans of the Mississippi Center for Justice. The Communications and Fund Development Specialist will be a full-time employee of the Mississippi Center for Justice in its Jackson office, reporting to the Center’s Communications Director and Development Director.

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> Responsibilities
· Support the development and implementation of the Center’s internal and external communications
· Support the research, development and implementation of web-based and social media tools to ensure maximum impact for the Center’s fund development and communication campaigns
· Develop and manage a database to track and steward major donors, prospects and volunteers
· Develop and implement strategies to engage new constituencies and deepen the engagement of current constituents
· Provide communications and fund development training and technical assistance to staff and partners as needed
· Assist with development and dissemination of messaging
· Assist with planning and promotion of annual fund development events
· Assist with writing proposals to secure funding from corporate and foundation donors.
· Assist in managing portfolios of major donors and prospects
· Collaborate with staff to ensure that publications and website include donor-focused content.
· Assist with writing, editing and distributing press releases, collateral materials, on-line publications and other promotional materials as needed.
· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
· 3 to 5 years fundraising and/or communications experience (Note: the ideal candidate will have experience in both areas)
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to handle multiple projects at once and respond rapidly and flexibly to changing priorities
· Working knowledge of emerging technologies, including social media tools
· Skilled use of Microsoft Word, Excel and database management systems
· Ability to multi-task and to work independently with staff and donors located offsite
· Ability to travel approximately 20 percent of the time, including in-state and out-of-state travel
· Strong commitment to the mission of the Mississippi Center for Justice

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> Salary and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The Center offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, as well as a retirement savings program.

How and When to Apply
Apply immediately by e-mail and U.S. Mail with cover letter, resume, and names of three references to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and Mississippi Center for Justice, Attn: Communications and Fund Development Specialist, P.O. Box 1023, Jackson, MS 39215. This position will be open until filled.

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> The Mississippi Center for Justice is an equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER III, Public Employees' Retirement System
Position: Special Projects Officer III

Department: Communications Unit
Annual Salary: $30,292.35
Supervisor: Shelley Powers

Communications Unit:
The Communications Unit, under the direction of the agency’s communications director, is primarily responsible for implementing and maintaining the integrity of the agency’s image to its stakeholders, including standardizing all visual and printed media and all written communication; writing, reviewing, and editing content for internal and external publications; seeking opportunities to update and improve the agency website; updating agency forms and other documents for ease of use and understanding; creating visual aides targeted to specific audiences; and developing internal and external communication strategies and multimedia products to inform stakeholders about the agency’s benefits, resources for education, programs, policies, or initiatives.

Duties of Special Projects Officer III:
· Writing and distributing press releases following AP Style and meeting release deadlines
· Maintaining the agency’s internal emergency communications plan
· Contacting appropriate media and contacts in times of emergency
· Creating, proofreading, editing, formatting, and assisting with the production of agency handbooks, annual member statements, Power Point presentations, brochures, forms, letters, reports, and any other project and/or publication assigned to Communications
· Reviewing, updating, and proofreading information on the PERS website and the agency’s Intranet
· Taking agency photos with digital camera
· Writing, proofreading, and editing articles for agency newsletters and other publications
· Coordinating agency special events

Education and Experience Requirements: 
The preferred candidate(s) for the position will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, print journalism, or English and fours years experience with preference given to professional publishing work in writing, editing, and production.

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> In addition, the preferred candidate(s) will be proficient in Microsoft Word, skilled in Power Point, Adobe Acrobat with LiveCycle, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Outlook. A working knowledge of Excel and Adobe Illustrator will be beneficial.

Candidates should be customer focused, quality oriented, innovative, and results and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork skills. If you are interested in this position, you may apply online at www.spb.state.ms.us by Friday, November 27, 2009, or if you have any questions regarding this position email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Diane Mattox at (601) 359-2244. 

11/16/09
PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTOR, Holmes Community College - Ridgeland Campus
Holmes Community College Ridgeland is looking for a Public Speaking instructor to teach an adjunct class.  They must have a Masters’ in Speech Communication OR 18 hours above their masters’ in communication related subjects.  If anyone is interested they can log onto the Holmes Community College website and go to the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link and fill out an application.  Someone will contact them for the next step.

11/3/09
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Liquid Creative
Jackson-base advertising agency has an opening for a graphic designer. Fast-paced team oriented environment, multi-talented designer looking to do a variety of graphics applications. 1-2 years of experience needed. Send resume' and portfolio samples to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule a meeting.

9/21/09
ONLINE COMMUNITY MANAGER, The Knight Foundation
The Knight Foundation is looking to hire an online community manager. There's information and a 4-minute video about this opportunity at http://www.kflinks.com/com.

8/30/09

SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER III, Public Employee Retirement System

Department: Communications Unit
Annual Salary: $30,292.35
Supervisor: Shelley Powers

Communications Unit:
The Communications Unit, under the direction of the agency’s communications director, is primarily responsible for implementing and maintaining the integrity of the agency’s image to its stakeholders, including standardizing all visual and printed media and all written communication; writing, reviewing, and editing content for internal and external publications; seeking opportunities to update and improve the agency website; updating agency forms and other documents for ease of use and understanding; creating visual aides targeted to specific audiences; and developing internal and external communication strategies and multimedia products to inform stakeholders about the agency’s benefits, resources for education, programs, policies, or initiatives.

Duties of Special Projects Officer III:
. Writing and distributing press releases following AP Style and meeting release deadlines
. Maintaining the agency’s internal emergency communications plan
. Contacting appropriate media and contacts in times of emergency
. Creating, proofreading, editing, formatting, and assisting with the production of agency handbooks, annual member statements, Power Point presentations, brochures, forms, letters, reports, and any other project and/or publication assigned to Communications
. Reviewing, updating, and proofreading information on the PERS website and the agency’s Intranet
. Taking agency photos with digital camera
. Writing, proofreading, and editing articles for agency newsletters and other publications
. Coordinating agency special events

Education and Experience Requirements:
The preferred candidate(s) for the position will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, print journalism, or English and fours years experience with preference given to professional publishing work in writing, editing, and production. <!--[endif]-->

In addition, the preferred candidate(s) will be proficient in Microsoft Word, skilled in Power Point, Adobe Acrobat with LiveCycle, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Outlook. A working knowledge of Excel and Adobe Illustrator will be beneficial.

Candidates should be customer focused, quality oriented, innovative, and results and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork skills. If you are interested in this position, you may apply online at www.spb.state.ms.us or if you have any questions regarding this position email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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