PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - Lincolnshire, IL

Org Marketing Statement Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 18 campuses in ten states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree in related field and 4 years experience preferred. Responsibilities The Public Relations Manager for Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, IL, is responsible for managing all aspects of public relations such as media contact, writing articles and coordinating events for the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Identifies, develops and manages ongoing multi-projects within the public relations discipline that increases public awareness of Erickson Retirement Communities retirement product, and that provides a consistently high profile image backdrop for increasing the effectiveness of sales and advertising. These projects include, but are not limited to, media relations, special projects and events, and public relations partnerships with internal and external audiences. 2. Provide lead project direction to campus Marketing Strategy Team in areas of public relations, strategic message development and media relations. 3. Aligns all work to enhance company goals, targeting projects toward confluent marketing models. 4. Serves as site-specific campus spokesperson in media relation matters. 5. Provides key public relations/news media support in matters related to crisis communications. 6. Develop strategies and projects within the public relations discipline for reaching special interest groups that have interest in Erickson and/or its campuses. 7. Assists in strategic development of public relations/news media agendas. 8. Provides public relations/news media support to task force projects across the Erickson network, interfacing and working with all levels of the organization as required. 9. Maintains news media contact list and catalogs news coverage. EEO Statement In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements. MON Job Title:   PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - Lincolnshire, IL Company:   Erickson Retirement Communities Location:   US-IL-Chicago North Status:   Full Time, Employee Job Category:   Marketing/Product Career Level:   Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Company:   Erickson Retirement Communities