Communications and Public Relations Manager Job at Salvation Army Tucson in Denv

Communications and Public Relations Manager

Job Category: Community Relations & Development

Requisition Number: COMMU019290

Posted: February 11, 2025

Location: Intermountain DHQ, Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, Denver, CO 802032475, USA

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt

Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing

Rate of Pay: $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Closing Date: 3/1/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year
• Vacation benefit – 20 vacation days per year
• One floating day off for use
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b) plan)

Function: Under the direction of the Communications & Marketing Director, the Communications & Public Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the Communications & Marketing team with the development and implementation of communications and public relations critical to the success of the Intermountain Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communications & Public Relations

• Assist with the writing, editing and proofing of communications materials, including news releases, newsletters and website stories.
• Research, report and write compelling human-interest and program-related stories.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing messaging.
• Work with the Communications & Marketing Director to develop and deploy story pitches to local and regional media.
• Support outreach efforts with media outlets.
• Develop and implement internal and external communications to increase TSA awareness.
• Assist with copy editing and proofing of Direct Mail materials.
• Build relationships with Corps and Service Extension Center staff.
• Prepare officers and staff for interviews with media.
• Organize and manage press conferences, industry events, and other public appearances.
• Track media coverage, social media metrics, and public sentiment.
• Assist with crisis and issues communications management.
• Support the Intermountain Division during disaster situations.

Digital Content

• Create and deploy a consistent and robust social media presence.
• Create and deploy social media content for local Corps and Service Extension Centers.
• Write, edit and design electronic communications.
• Monitor the Intermountain Division’s social media across multiple platforms.

Website Support

• Secure, evaluate, post, and proof content.
• Make simple updates to website pages.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field with five years or more of public relations communications required.
• Experience in public relations at a non-profit or marketing agency.
• Strategic thinking and an ability to develop comprehensive communication plans.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Crisis management skills and experience.
• Excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofing skills.
• Media monitoring and analysis skills.
• An understanding of digital media and social media platforms.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media.
• Engagement in professional development.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of assignments.
• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possess a valid in-state Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maneuver and remain in a stationary position, squat, climb, kneel, and twist. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone and lift up to 25 pounds.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities