The Public Relations Representative will

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plans for internal and external constituencies utilizing all available communications vehicles (print, television, radio, and electronic)

• Write press releases and other communications, as required by the Board of Directors, to convey the organization’s story
• Assist in creating advertising and promotional materials
• Create and manage PR budgets, media lists, media calendars and agency relationships
• Identify and secure speaking and PR opportunities that support key CTRC objectives
• Build and position the CTRC brand
• Be able to function as part of a team and be open to other views and new ideas
• Assist committees with fundraising activities
• Provide support for executive communications activities, including media training
• Have a desire to be a part of a creative and dedicated all volunteer organization

This position requires a commitment of approximately 5 hours per week.

All qualified applicants will also be given consideration for appointment as a member of the Marketing Committee. The successful candidate who is chosen as the PR Representative may also serve as Chair of this committee.

Please see our Job Postings page for a complete description of the position and instructions on how to apply.

If you feel inspired to lend a hand, check out the volunteer page.

BEST Assn., along with the Lombard Street Block Club will be planting trees on Koons, Miller, Titus, Goodyear, Empire also Saturday. Meet up will be at Family Dollar or St. John Kanty parking lots @ 9 am.

The Lombard Street Block Club will meet with the Central Terminal’s landscaping committee at 7pm Monday at the Polonia Hall (Adam Plewacki Post on Memorial and Paderewski) to discuss collaborative efforts and cleanup on May 17.

Please come on out and support these neighborhood efforts!

If you haven’t already, sign up on our volunteer mailing list to be notified of all upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Additional work session for Dyngus Day set up and continuing clean up is scheduled for noon on Dyngus Day.

It is our plan for 2 hours then have everyone go home and return for the event.

March 15th for the clean up and set up of the Dyngus Day areas starting at 9:00am to about 1:00pm. We will be cleaning the restaurant and entrance area. Individuals are encouraged to dress warm and to bring gloves and cleaning items, if available. A light lunch will be served. If you are interested in helping, just show up that day, everyone is welcome.

Then of course, the Dyngus Day party and parade March 24th. We are looking for 2 shifts – 1) From 4:00 to 8:00-Need about 18 (Entrance, tickets/merchandise, ice bar, beer sales, floaters) and 2) 8:00 to 11:30-Need about 12 (entrance, tickets/merch, bar, floaters). You will need to be 21+ to work the bar areas. Those interesting in volunteering for a shift (or both!) please contact Erwin directly at rakoczy12@gmail.com.