The Upstate Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society is looking for a new Publicity Chair—and we’re expanding our Publicity Team to share the load and meet our chapter’s growing communications needs. If you love native plants and want to help others fall in love with them too, we’d love your help!
Our society is 100% volunteer powered, and we’re always looking for passionate people to help carry the mission forward. There are more opportunities to help out than you can shake a stick at—and we’d love to have you on board.
This is your chance to shape how we tell our story—through social media, email newsletters, flyers, press outreach, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned communicator or simply enjoy writing, organizing, or designing, there’s a role for you.
Roles on the Publicity Team
| Role | Purpose & Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| PR Chair (Strategic Lead) | Lead overall PR strategy, manage the budget, and serve on the Upstate chapter board. Approve content, recruit/train the team, and coordinate with the State Media Team. |
| Content Coordinator | Oversees all chapter content. Maintains content calendar, assigns tasks, ensures alignment with mission. |
| Content Writer | Writes newsletter blurbs and full articles for the website. |
| Website Editor | Publishes and edits web content. Maintains digital archive and enforces brand/style guidelines. |
| Social Media Manager | Schedules posts, monitors engagement, and reports analytics. |
| Social Media Volunteer | Drafts and shares social posts. Engages with followers. |
| Newsletter & Email Editor | Creates and sends newsletters via Neon CRM. Tracks engagement. |
| Newsletter Layout Specialist | Formats newsletter and prepares email and print collateral. |
| Press Relations Coordinator | Handles media outreach. Writes press releases and pitches to local outlets. |
| Print Media Coordinator | Designs and distributes flyers, posters, and brochures. |
| Archive Manager | Maintains digital archive. Organizes and tags assets for long-term access. |
| Visual Content Specialist | Creates graphics and photography for digital, print, and social platforms. |
You don’t have to do it all—just one piece can make a big difference.
We’ll match you with a role that fits your interests and availability. Every position can be done from the comfort of your very own home, and we’re happy to ease new folks in gradually. Training and support are available. And if you’re ready for a leadership role, the Publicity Chair position is open and essential to the chapter’s success.
Interested? Curious to learn more before committing?
Just email us at upstatepublicity@scnps.org and let’s talk!
Let’s get those native plants in our landscapes—and in the headlines!
