Responsibilities

• Schedule/Hours: Monday – Friday, up to 29 hours/week.
• This position is responsible for:
• Plans, develops, maintains and supports activities to build and enhance The Salvation Army image and ministries within the community.
• Assists the Corps Officer in cultivating and developing fruitful relationships with corporations, churches, civic groups, and other public entities.
• Recruits, trains, coordinates, and directs volunteers.
• Develops and cultivates relationships with the public, foundations, local churches and schools, civic organizations, youth agencies and clubs for education and support of new and existing programs; public contact and public speaking to bring awareness and to garner support for the ministries and services of The Salvation Army.
• Cultivates relationships to procure gifts-in-kind support; initiates and maintains community partnerships with local corporations and area businesses. Develops corporate gifts and sponsorships for special programs and projects.
• Develops and maintains a marketing plan.
• Coordinates resources and volunteer personnel to implement year-round fundraising efforts including manning Christmas kettles and Angel Tree Toys projects.
• Recruits, plans, schedules and assigns volunteer staff to program coordinators; instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures.

Requirements

• Level 2 background screening
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related Business field, AND Three years of progressively responsible experience in public relations developing and coordinating special events and media relations, OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License Required with ability to meet Salvation Army driving requirements for insurance purposes and remain qualified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle throughout the course of employment in this position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Optional Retirement Savings Plan