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Location : Austin, TX

Position Type : Full-Time

About this opportunity :

Under the supervision of the immediate supervisor, assists in the planning, direction, monitoring and evaluation of all public relations functions for the Corps or Area Command; ensures that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the community; serves as liaison to select media ensuring the desired message is communicated; assists in the creation of ac communication strategy for the location to ensure that The Salvation Army’s message is effectively delivered to its audiences.

Key Responsibilities :

• Public Relations Responsibilities (75%)
• Special Events Coordination Responsibilities (15%)
• Reporting Responsibilities (5%)

What we are looking for :

Employee Benefits

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to speak before large groups in person, or on radio and television, if called upon.Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, as well as lifting, carrying, setting up, moving, taking down and transporting light objects such as photography equipment, video equipment, photo / video lights, table to floor-standing displays, boxes, printed matter and other things (up to 50 lbs.) occasionally.

Working Conditions :

Work is normally performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. This position is in part a field position that will require local travel to various centers of operation.

Why Work for Us :

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information :

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

When 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!

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