The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
Grants & Public Relations Coordinator_NE-TX_301-Corps Program
The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory, Mcallen, Texas, United States, 78501
Grants & Public Relations Coordinator_NE-TX_301-Corps Program
McAllen, TX 1600 N. 23rd Street 78501, 1600 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas, United States of America
Req #21312Monday, July 24, 2023The Salvation Army,, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Grants & Public Relations Coordinator for the Office, located in McAllen, Texas.
Job
Summary:
Plans,
directs, monitors and evaluates all public relations functions for the Corps to
ensure that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the
communities; serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message iscommunicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events;
finds, develops, writes, submits, and administrates local foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants; administers existing grants and ensures compliance withcontract restrictions; serves as liaison to funding sources.Essential
Functions:
Researches, locates, studies,
prioritizes, and contacts existing and new funding sources in order to apply
for grant funds.
Assists the supervisor in the creation
of a budget for public relations efforts including print, promotions, and otherpublic relations related activities; administers and monitors the public relations budget.
Finds, develops, writes, submits, and
administrates local foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants.
Administers existing grants and ensures
compliance withcontract restrictions; serves as liaison to funding sources.
Prepares grant applications and compiles
required paperwork to maximize opportunities for financial support for The
Salvation Army programs, e
xplores, develops and implementspartnerships and collaborative consortiums/programs/projects with other groups
and organizations; develops and writes contractual/collaborative agreements
with other organizations.
Explores and develops methods of
strengthening andenhancing The Salvation Army’s presence and mission.
Provides financial and program oversight
of all grant/contractual agreements.Plans and implements public relations
programs for
The Salvation Army McAllen /
Hidalgo County
; coordinates internal and external public relations
activities for Corps.
Writes various articles and pressreleases in order to communicate and promote the service and progress of The Salvation Army in the community; provides articles to magazines, internet, Southern Spirit, War Cry, newsletters, billboards,Speakers Bureau, Public Service Announcements for television and radio as well as drop in ads for all printed publications.
Designs, develops, and prepares
brochures, annual reports, and a
quarterly newsletterdesigned to keep donors, media, and those requesting
information of The Salvation Army up-to-date on the activities of The Salvation
Army in the local area; works with advertising agencies to secure assistancefor the preparing the same.
Supervises and participates in the
creation, preparation and/or upgrading of promotional materials to include
annual reports, brochures, newsletters, and programs; reviews current publicitytracking methods and improves as necessary.
Produces and submits news and press
releases and media packets for television, radio stations, and all area
newspapers in order to promote special Salvation Armyevents, meetings, and
projects to the local media; coordinates media activities with contacts for
consistency in message.
Directs and monitors the maintenance of
public relations records and files; organizes andmaintains computer files and
hard files on projects, promotions, special events, publications, vendors and
contracts.Attends Salvation Army events and
special meetings in order to take photographs and writes articles for
publication in The Salvation Army periodicals and newsletters.
Creates and updates the crisismanagement plan; works with the Human Resource Administrator to ensure each staff member is aware of what to do in crisis and to whom to direct information; positions The Salvation Army as a leader in disaster services; keeps Army presence in front of media and general public during times of disaster through news releases, in-kind donation drives, billboards, celebrity endorsements and various visibility opportunities.Prepares and sends public relations information about Salvation Army programs, etc. to the general public; assists in maintaining up-to-date information on The Salvation Army web site home page.Receives and responds to telephone calls
related to public relations matters; responds to or delegates response to all publi
c relations correspondence including thank you letters and phone calls,
etc.Contacts the media to create awareness
of special interest or events of The Salvation Army; serves as a Salvation Army
representative or spokesperson as directed; represents The Salvation Army in aprofessional and positive manner.Serves as primary staff contact for the
Public Relations Committee of the Advisory Board; assists in the development
and implementation of public relations and marketing plans, coordinating at
appropriate level withcommittee members; assists in developing advisory board
relations and leadership recruitment; advises management on community relations
projects and activities.Serves as primary spokesperson with
media regarding all Army activities in the county if Commanding Officer or
appropriate staff person is not available; directs media to appropriate staffperson as needed; performs public speaking and talk show appearances to increase The Salvation Army’s visibility of services; provides accurate information to media, other Army centers and administration.Publishes content, photos, and graphic
elements to Web site; edits content to keep site up-to-date; creates and
publishes new material and news features to keep site fresh and dynamic.Posts daily content to Social Media
sites; uploads visual displays to social media websites; answers questions the
field may have regarding social media; ensures branding for all locations meets .nationally-approved standards; links all social media websites to Corps
websites.Other Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials
and Equipment: P
e rsonal
Computer; General Office;
Equipment; Camera and
Video Equipment.
Applicable
PR SoftwareKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
Knowledge
of the principles and practices of grant administration and grant writing
skills.Ability
to read and understand complex application documents.
Ability
to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Ability
to work independently and with limited supervision.Ability
to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Ability
to maintain security of confidential records and information.
Knowledge
of Excel and MS Office software applications.Must
have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability
to pay attention to detail and ensure compliance with complex reporting and
agreement specifics.
Ability t
o plan, organizeand prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance
with quality standards and deadlines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education
and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required with one to
two years of college courses in public relations, business administration,public administration or related field,
and
One year of applicable public relations and/or
development work experience
or
Any equivalent combination of training and
experience which provides the requiredknowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid
State Drivers License.
Physical
Requirements:
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 conduct all duties in
accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles;
conduct all communications and job dutieswith the highest level of
professionalism.
Ability to travel to various
locations in order to participate in meetings at Corps/Social Service Centers,
community meetings, conferences, etc.
Duties are usually performedseated. Sitting may be relieved by brief
or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited amount of physical
effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light
objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.Working Conditions:
Work is usually 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 thelike, but not limited to the office environment.Additional Comments: All employees recognize 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.To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employ7er Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledWhen an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!McAllen, TX 1600 N. 23rd Street 78501, 1600 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas, United States of America
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McAllen, TX 1600 N. 23rd Street 78501, 1600 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas, United States of America
Req #21312Monday, July 24, 2023The Salvation Army,, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Grants & Public Relations Coordinator for the Office, located in McAllen, Texas.
Job
Summary:
Plans,
directs, monitors and evaluates all public relations functions for the Corps to
ensure that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the
communities; serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message iscommunicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events;
finds, develops, writes, submits, and administrates local foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants; administers existing grants and ensures compliance withcontract restrictions; serves as liaison to funding sources.Essential
Functions:
Researches, locates, studies,
prioritizes, and contacts existing and new funding sources in order to apply
for grant funds.
Assists the supervisor in the creation
of a budget for public relations efforts including print, promotions, and otherpublic relations related activities; administers and monitors the public relations budget.
Finds, develops, writes, submits, and
administrates local foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants.
Administers existing grants and ensures
compliance withcontract restrictions; serves as liaison to funding sources.
Prepares grant applications and compiles
required paperwork to maximize opportunities for financial support for The
Salvation Army programs, e
xplores, develops and implementspartnerships and collaborative consortiums/programs/projects with other groups
and organizations; develops and writes contractual/collaborative agreements
with other organizations.
Explores and develops methods of
strengthening andenhancing The Salvation Army’s presence and mission.
Provides financial and program oversight
of all grant/contractual agreements.Plans and implements public relations
programs for
The Salvation Army McAllen /
Hidalgo County
; coordinates internal and external public relations
activities for Corps.
Writes various articles and pressreleases in order to communicate and promote the service and progress of The Salvation Army in the community; provides articles to magazines, internet, Southern Spirit, War Cry, newsletters, billboards,Speakers Bureau, Public Service Announcements for television and radio as well as drop in ads for all printed publications.
Designs, develops, and prepares
brochures, annual reports, and a
quarterly newsletterdesigned to keep donors, media, and those requesting
information of The Salvation Army up-to-date on the activities of The Salvation
Army in the local area; works with advertising agencies to secure assistancefor the preparing the same.
Supervises and participates in the
creation, preparation and/or upgrading of promotional materials to include
annual reports, brochures, newsletters, and programs; reviews current publicitytracking methods and improves as necessary.
Produces and submits news and press
releases and media packets for television, radio stations, and all area
newspapers in order to promote special Salvation Armyevents, meetings, and
projects to the local media; coordinates media activities with contacts for
consistency in message.
Directs and monitors the maintenance of
public relations records and files; organizes andmaintains computer files and
hard files on projects, promotions, special events, publications, vendors and
contracts.Attends Salvation Army events and
special meetings in order to take photographs and writes articles for
publication in The Salvation Army periodicals and newsletters.
Creates and updates the crisismanagement plan; works with the Human Resource Administrator to ensure each staff member is aware of what to do in crisis and to whom to direct information; positions The Salvation Army as a leader in disaster services; keeps Army presence in front of media and general public during times of disaster through news releases, in-kind donation drives, billboards, celebrity endorsements and various visibility opportunities.Prepares and sends public relations information about Salvation Army programs, etc. to the general public; assists in maintaining up-to-date information on The Salvation Army web site home page.Receives and responds to telephone calls
related to public relations matters; responds to or delegates response to all publi
c relations correspondence including thank you letters and phone calls,
etc.Contacts the media to create awareness
of special interest or events of The Salvation Army; serves as a Salvation Army
representative or spokesperson as directed; represents The Salvation Army in aprofessional and positive manner.Serves as primary staff contact for the
Public Relations Committee of the Advisory Board; assists in the development
and implementation of public relations and marketing plans, coordinating at
appropriate level withcommittee members; assists in developing advisory board
relations and leadership recruitment; advises management on community relations
projects and activities.Serves as primary spokesperson with
media regarding all Army activities in the county if Commanding Officer or
appropriate staff person is not available; directs media to appropriate staffperson as needed; performs public speaking and talk show appearances to increase The Salvation Army’s visibility of services; provides accurate information to media, other Army centers and administration.Publishes content, photos, and graphic
elements to Web site; edits content to keep site up-to-date; creates and
publishes new material and news features to keep site fresh and dynamic.Posts daily content to Social Media
sites; uploads visual displays to social media websites; answers questions the
field may have regarding social media; ensures branding for all locations meets .nationally-approved standards; links all social media websites to Corps
websites.Other Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials
and Equipment: P
e rsonal
Computer; General Office;
Equipment; Camera and
Video Equipment.
Applicable
PR SoftwareKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
Knowledge
of the principles and practices of grant administration and grant writing
skills.Ability
to read and understand complex application documents.
Ability
to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Ability
to work independently and with limited supervision.Ability
to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Ability
to maintain security of confidential records and information.
Knowledge
of Excel and MS Office software applications.Must
have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability
to pay attention to detail and ensure compliance with complex reporting and
agreement specifics.
Ability t
o plan, organizeand prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance
with quality standards and deadlines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education
and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required with one to
two years of college courses in public relations, business administration,public administration or related field,
and
One year of applicable public relations and/or
development work experience
or
Any equivalent combination of training and
experience which provides the requiredknowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid
State Drivers License.
Physical
Requirements:
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 conduct all duties in
accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles;
conduct all communications and job dutieswith the highest level of
professionalism.
Ability to travel to various
locations in order to participate in meetings at Corps/Social Service Centers,
community meetings, conferences, etc.
Duties are usually performedseated. Sitting may be relieved by brief
or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited amount of physical
effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light
objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.Working Conditions:
Work is usually 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 thelike, but not limited to the office environment.Additional Comments: All employees recognize 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.To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employ7er Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledWhen an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!McAllen, TX 1600 N. 23rd Street 78501, 1600 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas, United States of America
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