Director of Community Engagement

Job Objective : DCE is responsible for engaging the community with The Salvation Army through community relations and partnership programs with media, private and public sector organizations and churches. Managing posts for all social media and monitoring social media for Olathe Corps service area. Serve as liaison to the Development Department at Divisional Headquarters.

Essential Functions :

Fundraising

• Track corporate and foundation giving and provide funding status reports as requested by the Corps Officers and / or DHQ
• Schedule and arrange donor visits with corporations and foundations
• Maintain donor files, contacts within Salesforce, and provide donor recognition
• Maintain current knowledge of fundraising issues and trends through study and participation of fundraising issues and trends through study and participation in fundraising conferences and seminars
• Focus on and coordinate special events
• Create and implement strategies for solicitation of donations and grant funds from corporations, foundations, and government tax credit programs
• Serve as liaison to other community support service agencies (i.e., United Way), government agencies and The Salvation Army counterparts
• Increase the awareness of the valuable ministries and services of TSA within the community creating partnerships for all Service area programs
• Work closely with the Advisory Council
• Market The Salvation Army to outside organizations and businesses with the intent of increasing financial support to Salvation Army programs
• Make and coordinate presentations to Service Clubs, Schools, businesses and churches to educate the community on the work and mission of The Salvation Army as well as assist in raising program funds
• Participate as an active member in a service club as approved by the Corps Officer

Media and Social Media Management

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university or minimum three years' combined experience in community relations, non-profit service and special events management

Experience :

Certifications / Licenses : None

Skills / Abilities :

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Physical Requirements : Include speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity to be able to perform professional communication skills; lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds; sitting up to 8 hours per day; bending, squatting, walking, and standing up to 4 hours per day; Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel : As required for business

Driving : Driving is required. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment; moderate noise level

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.