Community Relations & Development Coordinator

Salvation Army Southern TerritoryGoodfellow Afb, TX, US

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Community Relations And Development Program Coordinator

Schedule / Hours : Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, administering, evaluating, and monitoring 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%)
Development Responsibilities (30%)
Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities (20%)
Event Coordination Responsibilities (20%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of the principles and practices to interact with, and generate ongoing print and broadcast media stories, interviews, and marketing.

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Ability to learn by method of on the job training including ability to follow instructions.

Ability to conduct the affairs of this position responsibly, efficiently, and economically, and to motivate the staff and volunteers to do likewise.

Ability to design, plan, administer, and monitor the day-to-day operations of a Regional Community Relations and Development Program and to ensure compliance to the mission of The Salvation Army.

Ability to work with volunteer Boards and Committees.

Ability to lead, motivate, encourage, and inspire volunteers working in activities.

Ability to demonstrate a daily commitment to the stated vision and mission of the Resource / Development Department.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of individual, corporate, and foundation communication techniques that will generate gifts.

Knowledge of donor records management and administration as well as data and trend analysis.

Ability to work effectively with Divisional administration, field staff, legal counsel, and office staff.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to drive a vehicle safely.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to travel throughout the Concho Valley area to perform public relations functions.

Ability to spend the night away from home due to disasters, conferences, etc. as needed.

Ability and willingness to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

Duties may be performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Overall limited amount of physical effort associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Certain projects may require strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50lbs.).

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.

Employee Benefits :

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

What we are looking for in you :

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university in Community Relations, Non-Profit Administration / Management, Marketing, or a related field, and

One to three years of progressively responsible experience in media relations or development functions, or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications :

Valid State Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans | Disabled

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