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Lakeland Community College invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer.
Lakeland Community College, founded in 1967, was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community, offering day, evening, weekend and online classes.
Reporting to the President of the College, the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer will provide leadership for and is responsible for all aspects of College’s marketing and public relations, including managing the College’s public image, brand, and reputation; media relations; and overall marketing and communication strategy. This position will carry significant responsibilities for external and internal communication as well as building positive relationships with all stakeholders. The position will also have leadership and management oversight of the College’s marketing and communication staff. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented and a strategic and proactive thinker.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)
- Craft long-term public relations strategy aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and the Key Performance Indicators established by the College.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens the College’s reputation, brand, and image.
- Compose internal and external communication such as new releases, announcements, online posts, and around public relations and marketing projects.
- Oversee the design and production of print materials and publications, website management, and social media content creation and management.
- Serve as the central point of contact for media relations, advertising, public affairs, and community relations and as the media spokesperson for the College when appropriate.
- Compose speeches and help shape public statements, remarks, and presentations for the President.
- Develop a rapport with members of media agencies for TV, print and digital publications, radio, and other communication channels.
- Develop pre-emptive, proactive communications plans addressing targeted audiences to mitigate risk and drive communications around key issues.
- Develop a comprehensive crisis communications plan and manage crises as they arise.
- Provide leadership for marketing and communication staff.
- Manage approved budgets responsibly and in fiscally sound ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required, master’s preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience is required; five years of relevant experience preferred.
- Media savvy, with a solid understanding of all modes of and current trends in communication.
- Crisis management expertise and experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a strong writer and oral communicator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Superb writing and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving as well as leadership and team management skills.
- Identify story ideas and shape key messages to generate positive media coverage for the College.
- Handle sensitive media relations situations, including crisis communication response.
- Provide leadership, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with multiple audiences.
- Shape and control the flow of information to key constituencies.
- Penchant for attention to details.
- Tolerance for ambiguity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This is a 12-month full-time position.
- The annual salary is at grade 6 of the Supervisory/Professional salary schedule. The anticipated hiring range is $74,903 - $82,400.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:
- Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
- Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- Application review will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.
Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.
Please review Lakeland’s Mission, Vision, Purpose and Statement of Commitment.
INTRODUCTION
Lakeland Community College invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer.
Lakeland Community College, founded in 1967, was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community, offering day, evening, weekend and online classes.
Reporting to the President of the College, the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer will provide leadership for and is responsible for all aspects of College’s marketing and public relations, including managing the College’s public image, brand, and reputation; media relations; and overall marketing and communication strategy. This position will carry significant responsibilities for external and internal communication as well as building positive relationships with all stakeholders. The position will also have leadership and management oversight of the College’s marketing and communication staff. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented and a strategic and proactive thinker.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)
- Craft long-term public relations strategy aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and the Key Performance Indicators established by the College.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens the College’s reputation, brand, and image.
- Compose internal and external communication such as new releases, announcements, online posts, and around public relations and marketing projects.
- Oversee the design and production of print materials and publications, website management, and social media content creation and management.
- Serve as the central point of contact for media relations, advertising, public affairs, and community relations and as the media spokesperson for the College when appropriate.
- Compose speeches and help shape public statements, remarks, and presentations for the President.
- Develop a rapport with members of media agencies for TV, print and digital publications, radio, and other communication channels.
- Develop pre-emptive, proactive communications plans addressing targeted audiences to mitigate risk and drive communications around key issues.
- Develop a comprehensive crisis communications plan and manage crises as they arise.
- Provide leadership for marketing and communication staff.
- Manage approved budgets responsibly and in fiscally sound ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required, master’s preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience is required; five years of relevant experience preferred.
- Media savvy, with a solid understanding of all modes of and current trends in communication.
- Crisis management expertise and experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a strong writer and oral communicator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Superb writing and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving as well as leadership and team management skills.
- Identify story ideas and shape key messages to generate positive media coverage for the College.
- Handle sensitive media relations situations, including crisis communication response.
- Provide leadership, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with multiple audiences.
- Shape and control the flow of information to key constituencies.
- Penchant for attention to details.
- Tolerance for ambiguity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This is a 12-month full-time position.
- The annual salary is at grade 6 of the Supervisory/Professional salary schedule. The anticipated hiring range is $74,903 - $82,400.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:
- Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
- Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- Application review will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.
Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.
Please review Lakeland’s Mission, Vision, Purpose and Statement of Commitment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation requirements
EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filings require your role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document that your communications or PR degree directly maps to the job duties, not just a general business background.
Target employers with in-house PERM filing history
Large consumer brands, pharmaceutical companies, and multinational corporations with established government affairs or communications departments are far more likely to sponsor PR interns into permanent roles than boutique agencies with high turnover.
Search for sponsoring PR roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Public Relations positions by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying only to organizations that have already committed to the PERM process for communications staff.
Clarify conversion intent before accepting an offer
Many PR internships are designed as temporary placements with no defined path to a permanent role. Ask directly whether the position includes a green card sponsorship commitment or a structured conversion track before PERM eligibility becomes relevant.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement for your market
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Look up your role's wage level on the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer isn't structured in a way that disqualifies the filing.
Build a documentation trail during the internship itself
USCIS scrutinizes PR intern-to-employee sponsorships closely. Keep records of specialized projects, media placements, and responsibilities that demonstrate the role genuinely requires a degree-level communications professional, not just general office support.
Green Card Public Relations Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Public Relations Intern role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, public relations, or journalism. Employers filing a PERM application must demonstrate through a supervised recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. Intern roles with generalized duties that any graduate could perform face higher scrutiny and are more frequently audited by DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for PR interns?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency with no cap concerns for most nationalities. The PERM process typically takes 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is even filed, making it a longer but permanent commitment compared to the H-1B route.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from the employer?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign documented for DOL, proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. This includes posting the job in specific venues, maintaining records of all applicants, and certifying the results before DOL. The employer bears all filing costs and cannot pass PERM expenses on to you as the sponsored employee.
Where can I find Public Relations Intern jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search PR and communications positions filtered by employers with verified PERM and green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, the platform surfaces employers who have actually completed this process for similar roles, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the interview stage.
Does the O*NET classification for Public Relations roles affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility?
O*NET job zone classifications inform how DOL and USCIS evaluate whether a role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Public relations roles with O*NET job zone 4 classifications support the argument that the position demands specialized knowledge, which strengthens both EB-3 skilled worker filings and EB-2 advanced-degree petitions. Roles coded at job zone 2 or 3 face harder scrutiny under PERM.