Public Relations Manager

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

Job Summary

Produce external communications according to communication and marketing plan to raise visibility, awareness, and public reputation. Support internal and external communications, including PR and marketing efforts. Serve as primary contact for media.

HSPPR's Mission Statement: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering.

The Public Relations Manager supports HSPPR's mission by increasing public awareness, trust, and engagement with the organization's life‑saving work. Through strategic media relations, storytelling, and community outreach, this role promotes HSPPR's programs, services, and impact to the public and key stakeholders. By serving as a primary media contact, creating compelling communications, and highlighting animal welfare efforts, the position helps strengthen the organization's reputation, attract donors and supporters, and ultimately advance the care and protection of pets and people in the community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

This position will work effectively with other members of the philanthropy department and other organization departments to ensure strategic communication goals and objectives are achieved.

Public Relations

* Write press releases, pitch news stories, respond to media requests (including weekends), arrange interviews and appearances, and draft talking points for interviews, acting as spokesperson when needed.