Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator_NE-FL_101-Administration

The Salvation Army

  • Port Richey, FL
  • $18.00-20.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Location: Pasco County Corps, Port Richey, FLPosition Type: Regular Full-TimePay Range: $18.00-$20.00/HourAbout this opportunity:We are looking for a candidate with experience and strong networking skills to create a compelling presence in the community to join our team as our Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator.This role will help with the year around fundraising efforts and connecting with volunteers.This position is responsible for planning, developing, maintaining, and supporting activities to build and enhance The Salvation Army image and ministries within the community.Key responsibilities:
  • Develops and maintains a marketing plan.
  • Coordinates resources and personnel for fundraising special events and activities.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Develops corporate gifts and sponsorships for special programs and projects.
  • Prepares correspondence including media news releases, thank you letters, updating of contact lists; makes phone calls to network and otherwise develop relationships benefiting The Salvation Army.
  • Assists the Corps Officer in communicating with the Advisory Board on special events and committee projects.
  • Monitors fund raising and capital campaign promotions; communicates results of promotion and prepares reference reports.
  • Compiles and publishes all local printed/online material, including flyers, newsletters, brochures, annual report, website, Facebook, Twitter, online Red Kettle, etc. Arranges for photographs and/or video to be taken at public functions and special events; maintains photo/video archive for use in publications and productions.
  • Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases for daily kettle income information; prepares reports regarding the status of the kettle program; provides staff and volunteers with documentation of the hours worked.
  • Drives Salvation Army vehicle(s) to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations and workers.
  • Assists with counting, recording and depositing of kettle funds.
  • Plans annual volunteer appreciation event; invites volunteers, plans program, proposes venue, recommends special recognition activities; coordinates staff involvement.
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 progressively responsible experience in public relations developing and coordinating special events and media relations OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance and more!
To learn more about the Salvation Army, click !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.Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate
  • Uplifting
  • Brave
  • Trustworthy
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.To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.Application Submittal Period: 05/15/2024 – 08/15/2024All 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 on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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