Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Breathe Pennsylvania
Job overview
The External Affairs Manager at Breathe Pennsylvania leads communications, branding, marketing, donor development, and partnership efforts to support the organization's mission of lung health in western Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing media and community relationships, overseeing the organization's website and events, creating multimedia content, supporting donor development and fundraising, and assisting with strategic plan implementation.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of media relations and nonprofit experience preferred, excellent writing and copy-editing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM, strong organizational and project management skills, and ability to work independently under pressure.
Work environment and culture
The candidate should be personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated, enjoy teamwork, and align with Breathe PA's mission and values in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Company information
Breathe Pennsylvania is a nonprofit focused on lung health education, prevention, and services for residents of western Pennsylvania.
Team overview
The position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the leadership team to support organizational goals.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines communications, donor relations, event planning, and branding within a mission-driven nonprofit focused on lung health.
Company overview
Breathe Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lung health and preventing lung disease through education, prevention, and direct services. The organization generates revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations. Founded in 1905, it has a long history of addressing respiratory health issues, initially focusing on tuberculosis and evolving to tackle a range of lung health challenges, including asthma, COPD, and smoking cessation. Breathe Pennsylvania is known for its community outreach programs, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts aimed at improving air quality and public health.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience in media relations, communications planning, and nonprofit work, highlighting your ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
Highlight strong writing and copy-editing skills, especially your capability to distill complex information into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences, as this is crucial for the role at Breathe Pennsylvania.
Apply through several platforms such as Breathe Pennsylvania's official corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the External Affairs or Communications division at Breathe Pennsylvania on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent events they managed or expressing enthusiasm for Breathe PA's mission and community impact.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'media relations,' 'communications planning,' 'donor development,' 'project management,' and 'branding,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings.
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