The Salvation Army is hiring a Public Relations Specialist.
Job Summary:
Plan, evaluate, and advise (as necessary) all public relations/community relations functions (written communications, media relations, promotions) for the Area Command Purdue Center of Hope and Adult Rehabilitation Center) to ensure that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the community; develops and implements a yearly communication plan fully integrating all media to support the growth strategies of The Salvation Army; serves as liaison to all media entities to ensure the desired message is communicated; manages electronic media, including e-newsletter, website, social media; and mail appeal; prepares news documents for media dissemination and education; promotes and assists with Christmas season activities and other special events.
Physical and Mental Capabilities:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television
- 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.
Special Knowledge Skill And Ability Requirements
- Knowledge of public relations
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field,
- Three to five years progressively responsible experience coordinating public relations/communications activities, including writing, media relations and promotions, i.e. managing social media and communications, public relations strategy development, graphic design, website management.
Certifications:
- Valid State Drivers' License
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Venita (venita.vaughn [at] uss.salvationarmy [dot] org).