Public Affairs Specialist

AAA - Auto Club of Missouri is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Affairs Specialist to join our team in St. Louis, MO. Reporting to the Vice President of Public Affairs, this key role focuses on enhancing community outreach and includes participation in speaking events. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising and assisting various business units across all states in crafting effective communication strategies and leveraging media opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Craft strategic guidance for designated projects by gathering insights from program, product, and service sectors spanning all states. Engage actively with internal teams focused on public affairs, programs, and products to enhance public outreach and media efforts.

• Build and maintain relationships with traffic safety organizations and State Departments of Transportation and Public Safety.

• Monitor legislation within the territory and collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

• Organize special events focused on traffic safety priorities throughout the Auto Club of Missouri territory.

• Supervise the creation of brochures, advisory board booklets, and corporate advertising materials, and design flyers.

• Assist in the creation of exhibits and other community initiatives, including research, writing, and collection assessments. Speaking in public and professional forums to promote the Club’s history of motorist advocacy.

What You Will Bring:

• BA in Communication or Public Relations preferred.

• Prior experience in corporate communications, public relations, grassroots organizing or advocacy efforts. Previous work with AAA is an advantage.

• Advanced written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), graphic design skills, and proficiency in Tableau.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality service and meet productivity standards.

• Ability to travel throughout Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas.

• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Proof of auto insurance required at the time of hire.

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Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• PTO for community volunteer programs
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

The Automobile Club of Missouri is part of the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer