Public Relations Associate

Description:

As a Public Relations Associate, you will be instrumental in promoting and supporting the mission and impact of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha. The Public Relations Associate will support and lead numerous critical communications efforts, including developing content that drives audience engagement, managing media relations, and developing and executing communication strategies. Your work connects Habitat Omaha with the communities it serves, its partners, and team members to ensure our message reaches those who can join us in supporting our efforts to increase affordable housing opportunities and make homeownership possible for first-time home buyers.

Requirements: What You’ll Do

Amplify Habitat Omaha's Mission

• Support and execute public relations campaigns that elevate Habitat Omaha’s brand and deepen community awareness.
• Craft and publish press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media content that effectively communicate programs, progress, and impact.

Lead Media Relations Efforts

• Proactively pitch stories, respond to media inquiries, coordinate media tours, and arrange interviews with Habitat Omaha executives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional media contacts, influencers, and community leaders.
• Maintain and update an online media resource center to support ongoing media engagement.

Tell Powerful, Mission-Driven Stories

• Interview homeowners, families, volunteers, partners, and staff to create compelling narratives that resonate with donors and supporters.
• Develop engaging digital content that inspires action and showcases the importance of affordable homeownership.

Support Events & Public Engagement

• Assist with public-facing events, media opportunities, and on-site communications needs.
• Coordinate logistics and messaging for press conferences, community activations, and special initiatives.

Strengthen Internal & External Communications

• Support internal communication efforts, including content development and management of the employee intranet.
• Ensure consistent messaging and coordinated outreach across departments and organizational priorities.

Monitor and Measure Impact

• Track, analyze, and report on public relations efforts to assess reach, sentiment, and effectiveness.
• Support crisis communication planning and brand risk mitigation as part of the crisis communications team.

Contribute as a Collaborative Team Member

• Work cross-functionally to support aligned communication strategies.
• Take on additional responsibilities that promote Habitat Omaha’s mission and public image.

What You’ll Experience

A mission you can stand behind:

Your work will elevate stories of empowerment, resilience, and community partnership.

A dynamic and collaborative team:

You’ll partner with passionate colleagues who value creativity, communication, and relationship-building.

Professional growth:

You’ll gain experience in media relations, storytelling, crisis communication, digital engagement, and nonprofit leadership.

Meaningful community impact:

The stories you help share will inspire support for families and amplify the urgency of affordable housing in Omaha.

What Success Looks Like

• Media coverage increases in quality, reach, and alignment with Habitat Omaha’s mission.
• Press releases, stories, and digital content consistently engage stakeholders and reflect Habitat Omaha’s brand voice.
• Relationships with reporters, influencers, and community partners are strong, responsive, and growing.
• PR metrics and reporting clearly demonstrate impact and inform future strategy.
• Internal and external messaging is aligned, consistent, and trusted.
• Habitat Omaha is recognized as a leading voice in affordable housing and community development.

What You Bring

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations, communications, or community relations.

Skills & Strengths:

• Exceptional communication: Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Digital fluency: Familiarity with web-based communications tools, email systems, analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights), and Microsoft/Adobe platforms.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to integrate PR, marketing, advocacy, and social media into cohesive campaigns.
• Relationship-building: Proven ability to engage with community stakeholders, partners, media, and diverse audiences.
• Adaptability: Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment with professionalism and positivity.
• Creative mindset: Skilled in conceptual thinking; photography/videography experience is a plus.

Mindset & Values:

• A “can-do,” solutions-oriented attitude.
• Passion for community engagement, storytelling, and meaningful advocacy.
• Collaborative spirit aligned with Habitat Omaha’s mission and values.

Why It Matters

The stories we tell shape the support we receive, the partnerships we build, and the future we create. As a Public Relations Associate, you help ensure Habitat Omaha’s mission and the families we serve are seen, heard, and understood. Your work strengthens trust, inspires action, and drives meaningful progress toward a community where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Equal Employment Policy

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.