Public Relations and Events Coordinator

Description

Position Summary: Coordinate and implement communication activities to strengthen the public image, relationships with media and key stakeholders, and ensure institutional message dissemination. Key Highlights: 1. Strengthening public image 2. Strategic media and partner relations 3. Institutional and crisis communication management **PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:** Coordinate and implement communication activities for the Mexico National Office, in accordance with the Branding, Safeguarding, and Institutional Ethics Policy, to ensure appropriate dissemination of institutional messages, strengthening of public image, and strategic relations with media, partners, allies, and other key stakeholders. This includes planning, implementing, monitoring, and ensuring communication activities. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Public Relations and Events** Execute brand ambassador event actions and plans, track project or partnership-related activities for positioning and fundraising (corporations or stakeholders). **Media Relations** Monitor the organization’s presence and media coverage. **Institutional Communication** Develop, update, and monitor institutional information to ensure consistent, coherent, and sustained organizational positioning across communication channels. **Implementation of Spokesperson and SME Strategy** Adapt spokesperson and SME participation and management according to the proposed media platform. **Reputational Crisis Management and Emergency Response** Monitor reputational crisis cases and operational responses in line with the organization’s global protocols and standards. *\*\*Response times will be determined by the organization’s leadership. Therefore, proactive attention and follow-up on all actions are required.* Demonstrate commitment to and alignment with the organization’s philosophy, a child protection attitude, adherence to the Child Protection Policy, confidential handling of position- and organization-related information, and participation in personal and third-party security measures as required. **PROFILE:** **Experience:** Minimum 3 years in similar roles within non-governmental institutions. Minimum 1–2 years’ experience managing communication agencies and media outlets. Proven experience in media management, institutional writing, and campaign or event coordination. * Knowledge of media engagement with the third sector. * Knowledge of corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs enabling collaboration opportunities with companies. * Experience organizing public relations events—congresses, conferences, annual report events—or any event related to brand positioning. * Knowledge of and/or participation in cause-related events supporting an organization—desirable. * Institutional communication and public relations strategies, including implementation experience. * Proven experience in media management, institutional writing, and campaign or event coordination. * Knowledge of media engagement with the third sector. * Experience initiating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as brand ambassadors or corporate marketing/CSR directors. * Knowledge of institutional protocol and spokesperson guidelines (desirable). * Knowledge of reputational crisis management protocol (desirable). **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Image, or related fields. Master’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, or Public Image. **Technical Skills:** Microsoft Office suite Basic design platforms (Canva, Adobe Illustrator) Knowledge of CSR-focused media or official emergency response information sources. KPI and KRI management Familiarity with platforms that enhance public relations. **WE OFFER:** **Gross monthly salary: $21,377 \+ PSL ($2,518 monthly food vouchers \+ $700 monthly transportation or connectivity allowance \+ Life Insurance \+ Major Medical Expense Insurance \+ 30-day year-end bonus, etc.).** **Contract Type: Indefinite-term contract** Position Type: Full-time, indefinite-term Salary: $21,377\.00 per month Benefits: * Major medical expense insurance * Life insurance * Food vouchers Application Question(s): * Do you have experience in similar roles within non-governmental organizations? * Regarding public relations: How do you manage stakeholder relationships? List three considerations before initiating contact. * Which types of media outlets do you have experience working with? Experience: * Managing communication agencies and media outlets: 3 years (Mandatory) * Institutional writing and campaign or event coordination: 3 years (Mandatory) Work Location: Hybrid remote work in 11300, Verónica Anzures, CDMX