Monday, April 7, 2008

Public Relations Director, accessAbilities, Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 4/7/08

Background and Mission
accessAbilities, Inc. is a leading provider of accessible services that enable people with disabilities to live life to its fullest.

Our mission is to strengthen independent lives by providing individual and family directed services that:

Develop strong foundations that lead to life-long self sufficiency.
Create opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Build communities where all are respected and welcomed to participate.

For more information on accessAbilities, please visit www.accessabilities.org.

Responsibilities
The Public Relations Director is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships within a three-county region through networking, speaking engagements, health fairs and community education programs and activities.
The Public Relations Director establishes the agency’s brand by developing and implementing an integrated marketing communications plan.

Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Master’s preferred) and 4-6 years of related experience and/or training.
The candidate must have well-rounded capabilities with all aspects of marketing and publicity. Public speaking, knowledge of grassroots advocacy, media relations, and strategic positioning are essential. Experience developing a volunteer program is a plus.

Compensation
Attractive compensation package with an excellent benefits package that includes employer paid health, dental, vision, 401k & generous time off allowance.

TO APPLY: Send resume w/salary requirements to:
accessAbilities
Attn: HR-PRD
2904 Seminary Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
or
work@accessAbilities.org

EOE

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

The Dewey & Kaye division of McCrory & McDowell LLC provides strategy development, planning, financial sustainability, facilitation, training and executive search services to help nonprofits, foundations, community collaboratives and government agencies address strategic, operational and administrative issues.

Founded in 1951, McCrory & McDowell LLC today ranks as one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the region, offering a wide range of services through distinct, but integrated groups that include Dewey & Kaye, Diversified Medical Management, Three Rivers Institute, and McCrory & McDowell's accounting, tax, and business consulting practices.