Volunteer Public Relations & Special Events Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

TX-Waco AC - Waco, TX 76703

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Job Category:
Public Relations

Job Summary:

Plans, develops, coordinates, manages and monitors all public relations, volunteer, and special events activities related to the Area Coordinate; recruits, trains, coordinates and monitors the work of volunteers to ensure ample staff support to meet program needs; plans and monitors all Salvation Army special events; writes and submits news and press releases and other marketing functions.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Writes and submits news and press releases to radio, television, and print media to promote Salvation Army events, meetings, and projects.
• Designs, develops, and prepares a quarterly newsletter designed 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.
• Supervises and participates in the creation, preparation and/or upgrading of promotional materials to include annual reports, brochures, newsletters, and programs.
• Writes various articles in order to communicate and promote the service and progress of The Salvation Army in the community.
• Prepares and conducts presentations for public relations, volunteer services, Development and Advisory Board meetings.
• Prepares and sends public relations information about Salvation Army programs, etc. to the general public.
• Attends Salvation Army events and special meetings in order to take photographs and writes articles for publication in The Salvation Army periodicals and newsletters.
• Designs, prepares layout and generates charts, graphs, posters, bulletins and programs as needed.

• Recruits, screens, trains, and places volunteer staff ensuring adequate staff support is maintained to meet program needs; ensures that up-to-date records are maintained on all volunteers; plans and coordinates an annual volunteer appreciation luncheon and ongoing volunteer recognition.
• Communicates with various departments including social services and shelter service in order to maintain awareness of volunteer needs.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of volunteers workers; instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures; ensures that background checks are conducted on all volunteers in accordance with Salvation Army policy before they are placed in their assigned positions;
  
  conducts written evaluations of volunteers performance.
• Maintains contact with volunteers throughout their service; answers their questions, concerns or problems; recognizes volunteers through correspondence by mail, email, in person or by phone.
• Provides direction, framework and resources to volunteers while utilizing their expertise, abilities and willingness to leverage their networks to drive the goals of the organization.
• Shares meaningful opportunities for volunteers so they are able to utilize their passion to further the mission of the organization; gives recognition to volunteers for their efforts ensuring their success and satisfaction.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases of volunteer information; prepares annual report regarding the status of the volunteer program; provides volunteers and community service workers with documentation of the hours worked.

• Serves as lead coordinator of Christmas kettles and Angel Tree; contacts and secures potential locations for kettles; solicits corporate and individual volunteers; schedules and supervises bell ringers; plans and organizes activities regarding the Angel Tree program.
• Attends meetings and other community networking opportunities as assigned, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its development programs and projects; performs public speaking to promote awareness and support of Salvation Army programs.
• Plans, organizes and executes Salvation Army’s special event activities; provides special…