Volunteer Public Relations & Special Events Coordinator

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly)

About this opportunity: 

Plans, develops, coordinates, managesand monitors all public relations, volunteer,andspecial events activities related to the Area Coordinate; recruits, trains, coordinates and monitors the work of volunteers to ensure ample staff support to meet program needs;plans and monitors all Salvation Army special events; writes and submits news and press releases and other marketing functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Marketing and Public Relations Responsibilities (30%) 
• Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities (30%)  
• Special Events Coordination Responsibilities (30%)  
• Liaison Responsibilities (10%)  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field, AND
• Four to five years progressively responsible experience overseeing special events and/or volunteer-related activities OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• 403B Plan 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to speak before large groups in person or one-on-one with potential volunteers. Ability to travel to various locations in order toparticipate in public meetings, conferences and other related events. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance withthe ministry of the organizationand its Christian principles; conductsall communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort requiredassociated with walking, standing, liftingand carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently. 

Work may be performed in an office environment where there arelittle or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment.   

Why Work for Us: 

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

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

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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