Public Relations & Special Events Lead

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,024 - 62,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Clearwater, FL seeks a Public Relations professional to develop and implement short- and long-term PR goals for special events and promoting the Corps in the community. This role coordinates logistics, venues, transportation, and volunteer duties, and serves as the liaison with media to promote Salvation Army events and services.

Under supervision, you will design promotional materials, manage media relations, and maintain an effective communications plan to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in planning and coordinating events and/or performing public relations/marketing work, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates arrangements for special event sites, equipment, transportation, speakers, food, etc.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of annual and seasonal events not limited to Circle of Hope Dinner, Prayer Breakfast, Annual Golf Tournament, Gingerbread Decorating party, community parades and events, Red Kettle Program, and Angel Tree Program.
• Researches, develops and implements new event opportunities.
• Establishes, interacts with and maintains committees for various special events
• Follows-up with event constituents’ post-event for feedback and data processing.
• Writes, edits, and oversees publication and distribution of communication tools including annual reports, newsletters, brochures, films, audio-visual materials, etc.
• Administers and makes recommendations for the public relations/events budget.

Job description

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Clearwater, FL seeks a Public Relations professional to develop and implement short- and long-term PR goals for special events and promoting the Corps in the community. This role coordinates logistics, venues, transportation, and volunteer duties, and serves as the liaison with media to promote Salvation Army events and services.

Under supervision, you will design promotional materials, manage media relations, and maintain an effective communications plan to