Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator_NE-FL_101-Administration

Location: Tallahassee Corps, Tallahassee, FL

Position Type:  Full Time

Pay Range:

About this opportunity:

Plans, develops, maintains and supports activities to build and enhance The Salvation Army image and ministries within the community. Develops and maintains a marketing plan. Coordinates resources and personnel for fundraising special events and activities. Assists the Corps Officer in cultivating and developing fruitful relationships with corporations, churches, civic groups, and other public entities.  Recruits, trains, coordinates, and directs volunteers.

Key responsibilities:

• Develops and cultivates relationships with the public
• Cultivates relationships to procure gifts-in-kind support
• Represents The Salvation Army at public information fairs
• Coordinates Mission Partner Tours
• Maintains established program marketing avenues

What we are looking for in you:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related Business field
• Three years progressively responsible experience in public relations developing and coordinating special events and media relations
• Valid State Driver’s License-- Ability to maintain driving ability according to State, and Salvation Army policies, procedures and remain certified on Salvation Army vehicle insurance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television
• Ability to lead, motivate and evaluate the work efforts of volunteers
• Ability to promote awareness and support for the Volunteer Program
• Ability to travel to various locations to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc

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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.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

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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Application Submittal Period:  04/08/2025 – 04/30/2025

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 on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!