{"id":857,"date":"2025-11-21T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitetestserver.website\/fae-foundation\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=857"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:00:14","slug":"fae-foundation-volunteer-public-relations-pr-communications-manager-pro-bono","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/websitetestserver.website\/fae-foundation\/jobs\/fae-foundation-volunteer-public-relations-pr-communications-manager-pro-bono\/","title":{"rendered":"FAE Foundation \u2013 Volunteer Public Relations (PR) &#038; Communications Manager (Pro Bono)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Position Type:<\/strong> Volunteer (Pro Bono) \u2013 Part-time<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> Minimum 1 year preferred (renewable by mutual agreement)<br \/>\n<strong>Start Date:<\/strong> As soon as possible<br \/>\n<strong>Language Requirements:<\/strong> Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)<br \/>\n<strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Executive Director \/ Board<br \/>\n<strong>Department:<\/strong> External Relations \/ Strategic Communication<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><br \/>\nThe PR &#038; Communications Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying the voice of the FAE Foundation. In line with the level of responsibility seen at top-tier institutions and Charities, this role combines strategic branding, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and community outreach to strengthen FAE Foundation\u2019s reputation and visibility both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>The role is ideal for a dynamic, bilingual communications leader committed to storytelling, youth empowerment, and nonprofit growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build a cohesive and compelling public image of FAE Foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate strategic relationships with media, partners, donors, and the public.<\/li>\n<li>Develop integrated communications campaigns that support programming, events, and fundraising.<\/li>\n<li>Promote transparency, trust, and influence in education and youth development spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Communications &#038; Branding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement an annual PR and communications strategy aligned with FAE Foundation\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure consistent use of brand assets (logo, tone, visual identity) across all platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Craft messaging frameworks tailored for students, donors, volunteers, schools, and the public.<\/li>\n<p><strong>Media &#038; Press Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cultivate relationships with local and international media outlets (TV, radio, online, print).<\/li>\n<li>Draft press releases, media kits, and official statements in both French and English.<\/li>\n<li>Organize press briefings, media tours, and coverage of foundation events.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor media mentions and shape proactive narrative management.<\/li>\n<p><strong>Digital &#038; Social Media Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee FAE\u2019s social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter\/X).<\/li>\n<li>Plan and schedule bilingual content: student stories, event highlights, volunteer profiles.<\/li>\n<li>Help with social media, newsletter creation, community outreach.<\/li>\n<li>Lead creation of multimedia materials (videos, infographics, reels) with content teams.<\/li>\n<li>Track engagement, reach, and growth metrics monthly.<\/li>\n<p><strong>Events, Campaigns &#038; Stakeholder Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead communications efforts for FAE-hosted events, public lectures, and workshops.<\/li>\n<li>Support donor campaigns through storytelling and appeals.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure stakeholder communications (newsletters, reports, donor updates) are timely and effective.<\/li>\n<li>Plan and organize workshops, events, and graduation ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>Represent FAE Foundation at public events, conferences, and network functions.<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate with program teams to communicate milestones, student success stories, and impact data.<\/li>\n<li>Train staff and volunteers on messaging consistency and public speaking.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with mental health, academic, and administrative teams to develop advocacy campaigns (e.g., mental health awareness, girls\u2019 education, digital literacy).<\/li>\n<p><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation &#038; 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