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 developing, implementing, and administering 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 • Serve as regional liaison for field media activities as 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, approximately up to 60% of work time, for meetings, community programs, local events, and safety evaluations • Work Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with evenings and weekends as needed for events • Attend outdoor activities throughout the year

🎯 Requirements

• Candidate must reside in Illinois • 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 direct employee volunteers • Budget monitoring skills • Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments timely • Ability to represent the company at community functions • Effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher • 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: Prior experience speaking before small to large groups • Preferred: Experience speaking before K-12 public schools • Preferred knowledge of traffic safety, enforcement techniques, relevant traffic laws, and traffic safety education • Ability to pass a background and drug screen • Regular and reliable attendance is essential

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 matching and additional company contributions • 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 for full-time employees • Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave • Tuition assistance • Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs • Opportunities for career development and advancement • Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts • Adoption assistance program • Annual bonus potential based on performance

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