Public Affairs Specialist III

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $56.1k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1902

🚘 Automotive

🛡️ Insurance

📦 Logistics

Automotive • Insurance • Logistics

AAA is a federation of affiliated automobile clubs, offering various travel-related services and products primarily for its members. It provides emergency roadside assistance, travel planning tools, and member discounts both domestically and internationally. Each club operates independently within its own geographical area, serving its local members while adhering to AAA's overarching standards. AAA also sells travel products like maps and guides, offering resources to assist with international travel. The organization facilitates a network where membership benefits, such as global discounts and emergency services, are extended to international members traveling in the United States and vice versa.

📋 Description

• Represent The Auto Club Group and advocate its public affairs positions in assigned regions • Assist management with development, implementation, and administration of high-profile public affairs programs and projects • Develop and maintain liaison activities with law enforcement, governmental agencies, schools, community service and safety organizations, and field management • Coordinate public affairs and product-related promotional programs • Create and maintain records and files and prepare reports for program tracking, review, and planning • Assist in creating and designing new programs and developing program materials • Assist with budget preparation and monitor expenses • Disseminate information regarding community outreach and safety issues • Promote media coverage of projects and activities • Act as corporate spokesperson on traffic safety, legislative, and related matters • Act as regional liaison for field media activities when needed • Serve as staff coordinator for AAA regional traffic safety committees and/or assist in specialized studies • Work remotely from a home office for day-to-day operations • Travel throughout Illinois for meetings, community programs, local events, and safety evaluations • Work evenings and weekends as needed for local events • Attend outdoor activities throughout the year and work in temperature extremes and road hazards

🎯 Requirements

• College level coursework in Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing or a related field • Maintenance of a valid state driver’s license • Experience planning, developing, and delivering educational programs • Experience developing, implementing, and coordinating community affairs programs and employee volunteer programs • Experience organizing and planning special events • Public speaking experience • Knowledge of effective public affairs strategies and tactics • Knowledge of relevant public and community affairs programs and issues • Knowledge of local and statewide community organizations and leadership roles • Knowledge of legislative and safety issues • Ability to serve as a credible Auto Club Group representative to target audiences • Ability to manage multiple projects involving several groups within a geographic region • Analysis, problem-solving and report preparation skills • Ability to prepare and conduct structured presentations to management and external groups • Effective communication with others, the public, and the media • Ability to motivate and provide direction to employee volunteers • Ability to monitor project budgets • Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in a timely manner • Ability to represent the company at community functions • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher • Frequent local travel within Illinois, approximately up to 60% of work time • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Marketing or a related field • Preferred: 3–5 years of experience in a similar role • Preferred: Experience speaking to small to large groups and K-12 public schools • Preferred knowledge of traffic safety, enforcement techniques, traffic laws, and traffic safety education • Ability to pass required background and drug screening

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus potential based on performance • Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility • Prescription drug coverage • Dental and vision benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid basic life insurance • Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options • 401(k) plan with company match and additional company contribution • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 10 company-paid holidays annually for full-time employees • 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day • Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave • Tuition assistance • Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs • Career development and advancement opportunities • Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts • Adoption assistance program

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