Date Posted:
October 14, 2026
Position Title:
Public Relations Manager
Office/Company:
PaintCare
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13533
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
This is a full-time, regular position. Salary is dependent on experience, but on estimate can range from $75,000 to $85,000 PaintCare, through the ACA, provides generous compensation, benefits [401(k), vacation days, medical, dental, and life insurance], and reimbursement for travel expenses.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
PaintCare is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Public Relations Manager to support the organization’s communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. This position will play a key role in increasing awareness of PaintCare’s paint stewardship programs and community partnerships through earned media, press conferences and events, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications. The Public Relations Manager will coordinate media outreach efforts across PaintCare’s growing network of state programs, oversee communications related to PaintCare-sponsored murals and other public good initiatives, and support state capital outreach events that showcase PaintCare’s environmental and economic impact. The position also contributes to crisis communications planning, writing press releases and related materials, developing compelling stories that highlight PaintCare’s mission and accomplishments, and media monitoring.
Responsibilities:
• Media Relations & Earned Media
• Develop and execute media outreach strategies that generate positive earned media coverage for PaintCare programs and activities.
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and influencers covering environmental sustainability, recycling, public policy, community development, and local news.
• Draft, distribute, and track press releases, media advisories, pitches, op-eds, and other media materials.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences and other press events, site visits, and spokesperson opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage, compile press clips, and prepare reports measuring media performance and exposure.
• Assist in developing annual communications plans that support organizational and program objectives.
• Coordinate media interview training sessions for PaintCare field staff and leadership.
• Community Impact & Public Mural Program
• Manage PaintCare’s sponsored public mural and community public good initiatives utilizing recycled or reused paint.
• Coordinate with community organizations, artists, local governments, and other project partners to maximize visibility and community engagement.
• Develop project narratives, media materials, case studies, and digital content that highlight environmental and social benefits.
Qualifications:
• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience writing press releases, media pitches, speeches, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media monitoring platforms.
• Preferred
• Experience working in environmental, sustainability, nonprofit, recycling, public policy, or government affairs organizations.
• Knowledge of earned media strategies and media measurement tools.
• Familiarity with crisis communications principles and best practices.
Instructions:
To apply for this position, please visit https://american-coatings-association.breezy.hr/. Please submit a resume and cover letter stating your motivations for applying and your salary requirements. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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About PaintCare
PaintCare is committed to making it easy and convenient for households, businesses, and institutions to recycle postconsumer (leftover) paint in states with paint stewardship laws. A nonprofit organization created by paint manufacturers, PaintCare sets up drop-off locations for leftover paint, arranges for recycling and proper disposal, and conducts public education. PaintCare has managed more than 80 million gallons of paint, stain, and varnish in 12 states and the District of Columbia. For additional information, visit www.paintcare.org.
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