West Star Aviation
Capital Campaign Community Relations & Marketing Coordinator
West Star Aviation, Marquette, Michigan, United States, 49855
Job Description
The Salvation Army believes in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families, young and old. These basic needs include food, clothing, shelter and household needs. While meeting the physical needs, The Salvation Army staff also offer hope and guidance to those coming in for services. The Salvation Army offers holistic and strengths based case management services to families with children who have a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and attain a level of increased stability. Families will work in partnership with their case manager and ministry staff to develop an action plan as well as assess their strengths and progress while receiving support and encouragement to reach their goals. Apply now to make a difference!
TheCapital Campaign Community Relations Marketing Coordinator will provide administrative support and strategic assistance to the Community Relations and Development team for The Salvation Army of Marquette County, including public relations, traditional marketing, social marketing, community outreach, and events, internal events, community engagement, and represent The Salvation Army at community functions.
About the role:
Maintains records of contacts, commitments, and donations for the capital campaign throughout its life cycle.Responsible for preparing, posting, and distributing press releases, media alerts, feature stories, event alerts, media invites, and other communication regarding programming needs.Assists in developing and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with media. This may include regular telephone calls, letters, emails, face-to-face meetings, and lunch or dinner meetings.Presents the Region to community leaders, groups, and organizations through identifying and executing networking opportunities, trade shows, community events, and other community engagement opportunities.Works collaboratively with Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator to promote special fundraising events.Assists in the creation of various development reports as needed.Assists with the development and basic design of marketing and promotional materials for The Salvation Army of Marquette County.Maintains and regularly updates social media outlets for Marquette County, assists in the development and execution of a social media plan, responds to posts and messages, and shares relevant information.Assists in managing traditional and digital media efforts.Creates general correspondences, memos, etc. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes.Assists the Development Director in coordinating, preparing, and implementing the strategic plan for Marquette County.Photographs events as directed by supervisor.Assists in identifying and proposing internal stories and testimonials, developing public statements and talking points, and preparing/coaching Marquette County employees.Creates a community event attendance plan, coordinates all event appearances, records, and tracks outcomes, and handles all event follow-up as necessaryDevelops and manages content for newsletters, e-news, correspondence, and Region websites.Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.Education:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with preferred major in public relations, public administration, finance or business.
Experience:Two years of experience with marketing and public relations
-OR-
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications:CFRE helpful, but not required
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Who we are:
Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do theMost Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :
Competitive SalaryFlexible schedules and a casual dress environmentGenerous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)Tuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal lifeInsurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance
Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.
Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.
The Salvation Army believes in meeting the basic needs of individuals and families, young and old. These basic needs include food, clothing, shelter and household needs. While meeting the physical needs, The Salvation Army staff also offer hope and guidance to those coming in for services. The Salvation Army offers holistic and strengths based case management services to families with children who have a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and attain a level of increased stability. Families will work in partnership with their case manager and ministry staff to develop an action plan as well as assess their strengths and progress while receiving support and encouragement to reach their goals. Apply now to make a difference!
TheCapital Campaign Community Relations Marketing Coordinator will provide administrative support and strategic assistance to the Community Relations and Development team for The Salvation Army of Marquette County, including public relations, traditional marketing, social marketing, community outreach, and events, internal events, community engagement, and represent The Salvation Army at community functions.
About the role:
Maintains records of contacts, commitments, and donations for the capital campaign throughout its life cycle.Responsible for preparing, posting, and distributing press releases, media alerts, feature stories, event alerts, media invites, and other communication regarding programming needs.Assists in developing and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with media. This may include regular telephone calls, letters, emails, face-to-face meetings, and lunch or dinner meetings.Presents the Region to community leaders, groups, and organizations through identifying and executing networking opportunities, trade shows, community events, and other community engagement opportunities.Works collaboratively with Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator to promote special fundraising events.Assists in the creation of various development reports as needed.Assists with the development and basic design of marketing and promotional materials for The Salvation Army of Marquette County.Maintains and regularly updates social media outlets for Marquette County, assists in the development and execution of a social media plan, responds to posts and messages, and shares relevant information.Assists in managing traditional and digital media efforts.Creates general correspondences, memos, etc. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes.Assists the Development Director in coordinating, preparing, and implementing the strategic plan for Marquette County.Photographs events as directed by supervisor.Assists in identifying and proposing internal stories and testimonials, developing public statements and talking points, and preparing/coaching Marquette County employees.Creates a community event attendance plan, coordinates all event appearances, records, and tracks outcomes, and handles all event follow-up as necessaryDevelops and manages content for newsletters, e-news, correspondence, and Region websites.Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.Education:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with preferred major in public relations, public administration, finance or business.
Experience:Two years of experience with marketing and public relations
-OR-
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications:CFRE helpful, but not required
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Who we are:
Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do theMost Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :
Competitive SalaryFlexible schedules and a casual dress environmentGenerous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)Tuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal lifeInsurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance
Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.
Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.