Grants & Public Relations Coordinator_NE-TX_301-Corps Program

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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