Monday, February 21, 2011

PR Consultant, Avon Foundation for Women, New York, NY

PR Consultant, Avon Foundation for Women, New York, NY

Description
PR Consultant will support the Senior Manager of PR & Communications in
the implementation of the public relations program for the Avon
Foundation for Women, a 501(c)(3) public charity affiliated with Avon
Products, Inc.  The position is a full time consulting position at the
Avon Foundation’s headquarters in New York, NY, for a duration of up to
a maximum of one year. Position available immediately.

Main responsibilities
       Support PR & communications related to the Avon Foundation’s
fund-raising events, including the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and Walk
the Course Against Domestic Violence
       Draft press materials, internal communications and other
communications
       Respond to media inquiries
       Support social media initiatives
       Provide administrative support (press kit assembly, mailings,
administrative tasks, etc.)
       Provide logistical support for media interviews
       Support management of photo library
       Manage media monitoring and reporting
       On-site event management at select Avon Walks for Breast Cancer
and other events. (May include some weekend travel.)

Qualifications
       1-3 years of PR experience
       Experience drafting press materials (press releases, media
alerts, backgrounders, pitches, etc.)
       Experience using social media as a communications and marketing
tool
       Strong writing and editing skills
       Creativity and initiative in solving problems
       Ability to multitask
       Energetic and upbeat attitude

Please submit resume and cover letter to
Karyn.Margolis@avonfoundation.org.
Subject line: Resume –First Name, Last Name

Avon is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made
without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion,
citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities,
military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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