Responsibilities

• Be the chief storyteller for the units of the Central Indiana Salvation Army.
• Manage the CI Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts for all units. Provide content for The Salvation Army YouTube channel. Assist other media viewing area units.
• Provide 24-hour monitoring of social media throughout the CI to stay current with unit activities and identify content that needs immediate attention. Assist other area units.
• Develop and manage relationships with local press by arranging for photo opportunities, news coverage, and developing press releases and talking points for participants.
• Manage CI website, including calendar and blog updates, and provide oversight of individual unit websites.
• Train officers and staff web admins throughout the CI on The Salvation Army’s web platform (Zesty) and assist with troubleshooting.
• Engage in regular Generative Engine Optimization through Zesty and Google.
• Assist the CI Special Events Manager with online and public promotions for events, including the creation of transactional pages through GoFundMe Pro.
• Attend special events to capture photos, interview participants, and share event updates in real time via CI and other area unit social media pages.
• Provide image content from events, programs, and services for The Salvation Army’s Flickr photo galleries.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.
• Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• Strong communication and organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to confidentiality
• Experience with both Microsoft and Mac platforms preferred

Preferred

• College degree preferred
• 4+ years in a related communications field preferred
• Experience with Canva a plus