Community Relations & Development Coordinator

Public Relations Position

Schedule / Hours : M F 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m. with some evening and weekends

This position is responsible for :

Plans, coordinates, implements, administers, evaluates and monitors an aggressive Community Relations and Development Program, targeting the designated geographical area for the assigned Salvation Army Region; raises visibility, volunteers and monies to enable the ministry of The Salvation Army; coordinates and secures gifts to reach / surpass fund-raising goals established annually through the gifts generated from individuals, corporations and foundations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Community Relations / Public Relations Responsibilities (30%)
• Strengthens and manages communication with donors, media, civic leaders, and the public to promote The Salvation Army's mission through personalized engagement, media outreach, event publicity, and crisis communication.
• Development Responsibilities (30%)
• Supports the development and execution of a strategic community relations and fundraising plan by engaging donors, businesses, and local organizations to secure financial support for The Salvation Army's programs.
• Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities (20%)
• Manages volunteer engagement, including recruitment, training, coordination, performance evaluation, and recognition, while maintaining accurate records and supporting seasonal campaigns like Angel Tree and Red Kettle.
• Event Coordination Responsibilities (20%)
• Coordinates and supports special events and speaking engagements, including the Annual Meeting and United Way campaigns, by managing logistics, securing sponsors, and assisting with event planning and execution.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Work may be performed in an office environment where there are some physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment. Work also requires traveling throughout the area where there may be discomforts associated with changes in weather, disagreeable sites and traffic.

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Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans | Disabled