Community Outreach & Events Specialist - Philadelphia

The Community Outreach & Events Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and executing the company's giving and volunteer programs, community event sponsorships, and media-worthy community activities. This role supports media and community relations outreach and provides administrative support to the Communications Department. The specialist manages donation requests, maintains financial records, coordinates outreach calendars, and assists with internal PR events and press activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage company giving program and community relations outreach, including donation requests and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and reports on community initiatives and support.
• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities and create opportunities for community events and team member appearances that will receive media coverage.
• Provide overall support of media, community, and government relations initiatives.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of internal PR events such as press conferences, openings, photo and video shoots.
• Liaise with support agencies in planning and execution of all press activities, tours, and events.
• Support the development of internal communications.
• Maintain news archives, and photo & video library.
• Overall administrative support to the Communications department.
• Support corporate initiatives in other gaming jurisdictions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience planning community events, festivals, and volunteer programs independently.
• Experience in support of execution of PR events, campaigns and initiatives.
• Creative, professional and engaging.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• Able to work irregular work schedule because of task and deadline requirements.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in an interruptive environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule (position may require extended hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays).
• Three (3) years of experience in event planning/marketing, public relations, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to obtain Gaming License as required by the State Gaming Agency for the position.
• Must be proficient in the use of modern office equipment and software packages inclusive of but not limited to personal computers, Microsoft, Word, Power-Point, and Excel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Generous Bonus Structure
• Annual Merit/Goal Based Pay Increases
• Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment