PR/Website/Social Media Coordinator - NE_Corps Program-301

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates marketing, public relations, and communications functions for The Kroc Center of Hampton Roads. Develops creative content that effectively communicates The Kroc Center’s needs to the community. Develops and routinely updates all social media pages, website, printed program material and public presentation information.Develops and manages relationships with media outlets, civic leaders, and community organizations to ensure that the public is informed and aware of The Kroc Center’s programs and services in the community.Works with The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command development team to ensure cooperation and coordination regarding local marketing & communication plans.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in applicable professional field. Or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the requirements of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Relations & Communications. Knowledge of general principles and practices of effective media relations. Knowledge of the international Salvation Army, its background, development and mission.Knowledge of the general principles of marketing, branding, and promotional material development. Knowledge of web design and content development as well as effective principles and practices of using the web as a vital communication channel both internal and external to the organization. Ability to manage other staff members (if assigned). Ability to prepare effective printed materials for educational and promotional purposes. Ability to prepare effective audio/visual materials for promotional and educational purposes. Ability to present in public the history, development and mission of the international Salvation Army. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate promotional events.

Ability to administer a budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with the same. Ability to prepare and maintains technical reports in an accurate and complete manner. Ability to travel to various locations to fulfill all assigned duties

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate well the English language. Ability to serve as a spokesperson for The Salvation Army in print, on radio, and television, and speak before large groups in person. (if assigned) Ability to travel to various local 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 ordinarily 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. Occasional Disaster site and mission field visits where extreme conditions could be experienced. Works requires occasional travel within the Division as well as the occasional need to visit THQ and/or the Annual Territorial Community Relations and Development Conference.

Additional Information

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.

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Application Submittal Period: 9/15 – 9/29/2020

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 on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled