Communications specialist Jobs in Omaha, NE

Job Description

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking a marketing leader who is motivated to support bringing positive and wholistic improvement to the greater Omaha community. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. You have an opportunity to use your experience and skills to contribute at a high level on day one. If that gets you out of bed in the morning, read more about our needs and expectations. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Salvation Army Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement : Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary / Primary Purpose :

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining key communication tools and assets to assist in the efforts to promote the Kroc effectively and positively in our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in the creation of an overall social media strategy to expand following, promote Kroc Center activities, foster relationship building, and engage our members and the community in the purpose and mission of the Kroc Center.
• Design and develop social media content for all relevant platforms to effectively execute and support the implementation of the approved social media strategy.
• Utilize media equipment to develop and edit photographic and video content that effectively tells the story of the Kroc and the people who engage in its activities.
• Collect, analyze, and provide key social media analytics to leadership to guide future strategic decisions.
• Recommend appropriate modifications or adjustments to paid social spend to support campaigns and other identified promotional efforts.
• Coordinate resources for organization, storage, and effective retrieval processes for media assets such as photos, music, videos, and other multimedia content.
• Responsible for content creation for monthly member newsletters to support overall marketing campaigns and programmatic strategies.
• Review and collaborate with program departments to assure maintenance of website content – visual assets, links, and copy – are current and relevant to operations.
• In coordination with programming departments, develop and manage content for internal video screens in concert with established promotional objectives.
• Development of promotional materials and other marketing collateral as requested and required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor’s degree with a related concentration (e.g., Communications, Marketing) preferred. At least three years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.