Navigating Job Loss
Navigating Job Loss or Transition:
Displaced Professionals Portal
A Message from PRSA Chair Ray Day, APR
At PRSA, we know many of our members might face financial and career uncertainty from unexpected job losses or transitions. We want you to know we are here for you now and as you move into your next career chapter. You might not have needed some of the
member benefits offered by PRSA before, but, if you need them now, we want to remind you your membership comes with access to services. We stand shoulder to shoulder with you, offering you the kind of help and support only a group of colleagues and
friends can provide.
To ensure you have resources and information when you need them, PRSA has collaborated with our Public Affairs and Government Section to develop a Displaced Professionals Portal, which provides a one-stop shop
to access a variety of tools to help you manage this transition. From hardship plans to help you maintain your PRSA dues, access to the PRSA Jobs Board, and articles and webinars to give you learning resources to help you brush up and retool your
skill set, this portal will focus on your needs.
In the coming days and weeks, look for additional programming, articles, and mentoring opportunities to be offered by PRSA as we continue to seek ways to assist. We also welcome your
feedback to ensure we give you what you need.
Thank you for your service. We are with you.
Ray Day, APR
PRSA 2025 Chair
Financial Resources & Information
Financial Resources & Information
PRSA wants to ensure you continue to have uninterrupted access to resources and your professional network while you are in a career transition.
- PRSA offers a financial hardship plan to members who are unemployed or temporarily disabled. The hardship dues rate is $130, a one-time, one-year offer that cannot be combined with the Quarterly Payment Program. Members retain full benefits. To apply,
members must submit a signed application and payment.
- For questions about the hardship plan, contact Member Services at membership@prsa.org.
- Some members may have set up their PRSA membership using a work-related email or address. You are encouraged to login at MyPRSA to update your contact information as soon as possible to continue receiving communication and membership benefits.
Reskilling & Retooling
Reskilling & Retooling
Take advantage of PRSA's resources curated below to help you land your next career opportunity. You may also want to check out the recently published list of 15 fastest-growing skills in the US to see how you can best position your expertise in line with the latest trends. To explore and apply for open positions in communications, PR and marketing, visit the PRSA Jobcenter.
Webinar
How Communicators Manage Through Change and Grief
On-Demand Available March 28
Public Affairs & Government Section Support
Public Affairs & Government Section Support
The Public Affairs & Government Section (PAG) is devoted to serving the needs of our members during good times and rough waters. As many of our colleagues are looking for a new role, we want to help.
PAG will host Town Halls to offer a space for those who have recently lost their positions or those who are looking for information to help them in their current roles. These Town Halls will cover topics relevant to job searches, improving your resume,
interview skills, and more.
