Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator

Melbourne, FL (Unknown)

$19/hr – $19/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own donor cultivation, fundraising events, and community partnerships to drive local revenue and program support, while leading volunteers and shaping the corps' public presence.

  • Donor and partner development: cultivate individuals, foundations, corporations, and civic groups to secure gifts and sponsorships.
  • Fundraising operations: coordinate volunteers and events year-round including kettles and Christmas outreach to hit income targets.
  • Community visibility and governance: manage social media, public speaking, and board communications to raise awareness and support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plans, develops, maintains and supports activities to build and enhance The Salvation Army image and ministries within the community.
  • Develops and maintains a marketing plan.
  • Coordinates resources and personnel for fundraising special events and activities.
  • 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 individuals, foundations, local churches and schools, civic organizations and clubs for education and support of new programs; performs public contact and public speaking to bring awareness and to garner support for the ministries and services of The Salvation Army.
  • Cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop income sources for present and long-term financial support; initiates and maintains community partnerships with local corporations and area businesses; develops corporate gifts and sponsorships for special programs and projects.
  • Maintains all social media efforts of the Corps ensuring proper Salvation Army processes, policies, and regulations.
  • Assists the Corps Officers in communicating with the Advisory Board on fund raising, special events, and committee projects.
  • Coordinates resources and volunteer personnel to implement year-round fund-raising efforts including manning Christmas Kettles and Angel Tree Toys projects.
  • Prepares and maintains up-to-date records on all volunteers; prepares annual report regarding the status of the volunteer program.