Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator (8591)

Schedule/Hours: Monday – Friday, up to 29 hours/week.

This position is responsible for:

Plans, develops, maintains and supports activities to build and enhance The Salvation Army image and ministries within the community.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.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and cultivates relationships with the public, foundations, local churches and schools, civic organizations, youth agencies and clubs for education and support of new and existing programs; public contact and public speaking to bring awareness and to garner support for the ministries and services of The Salvation Army.

• Cultivates relationships to procure gifts-in-kind support; initiates and maintains community partnerships with local corporations and area businesses.  Develops corporate gifts and sponsorships for special programs and projects.

• Develops and maintains a marketing plan.

• Coordinates resources and volunteer personnel to implement year-round fundraising efforts including manning Christmas kettles and Angel Tree Toys projects.  Recruits, plans, schedules and assigns volunteer staff to program coordinators; instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures.  Evaluates volunteer performance through interviews with program coordinators and volunteers.

• This position requires a Level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, visit:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/faq.html

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

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

• Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.

• Ability to lead, motivate and evaluate the work efforts of volunteers.

• Ability to initiate projects and use sound judgement in concept assimilation and promotion.

• Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.

• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Optional Retirement Savings Plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related Business field,AND

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in public relations developing and coordinating special events and media relations,OR

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

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License Required with ability to meet Salvation Army driving requirements for insurance purposes and remain qualified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle throughout the course of employment in this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled