Public Relations Manager

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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To manage and support the execution of public relations initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) by building and maintaining a positive public image for Little Rock as a tourism and meetings destination, enhancing the visibility of LRCVB, and supporting its partners through proactive media relations and compelling storytelling initiatives.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.
• Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends as required.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance – Cigna – Cost per pay period

• Base Plan: Emp only: $16.53; Emp + Spouse: $291.88, Emp + Child(ren): $241.82; Family: $517.18.

• Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: $51.69; Emp + Spouse: $365.74, Emp + Child(ren): $308.64; Family: $622.68.

• Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: $64.37; Emp + Spouse: $392.34, Emp + Child(ren): $332.71; Family: $660.69.

• High Deductible Plan: Emp only: $10.90; Emp + Spouse: $280.10, Emp + Child(ren): $231.13; Family: $500.34.

Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible

• Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
• Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
• Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
• High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Dental Insurance – Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.90; Emp & Child: $16.62; Family: $31.58 per pay period

• Delta Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services; $0 deductible for Preventative Services
• Maximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar year
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Vision Insurance – Emp: $4.02; Emp & Spouse: $7.64, Emp & Child: $8.24 and Family: $11.74 per pay period

• Delta Vision - $0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $20 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation
• $150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses)
• Or – Contact Lens - $150 allowance for contacts
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Life Insurance – LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Accidental Death and Dismemberment – LRCVB pays employee premium

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Long Term Disability – LRCVB pays employee premium

• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.

Short Term Disability – Voluntary employee pays premium

• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.

Pension – Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment

• Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contribution
• Vested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.

Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account –

• Choose from FSA (with Base, Buy-up 1 or Buyup 2 Plans), HSA (with High Deductible Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,
• FSA – can enroll at Open Enrollment after one year of service
• HSA – can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment

Deferred Compensation – Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution.

Voluntary Supplement Coverage – AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren); MASA – Medical Transport Solutions; Simple Will – available at open enrollment only; Voluntary additional Life and AD&D available for employees and dependents with One America or Transamerica

Tuition Assistance – $1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment.