Community Relations Director
Community Relations Director
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$ 68000 - 78000
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Job Description
Job Title: Community Relations Director
FLSA Status: Full Time exempt
Reports to:Colorado Springs Corps Officers
Schedule: MondayFriday 40hrs/week
Supervises: Grant Writer Volunteer Coordinator and Public Relations Manager
Rate of Pay: $68000$78000 annually
Closing Date:05/04/2025
Benefits:Standard; FullTime 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 (accrual and availability begins at hire)
- Vacation benefit 20 vacation days per year accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
- One floating day off for use (accrued immediately and again annually but may not be used until the completion of the initial threemonth introductory period of employment)
- Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
- Voluntary TaxDeferred Annuity Plan 403(b)plan)
Function
The Community Relations Director overseas and guides the development and of strategic communication initiatives to enhance employee engagement align with organizational goals promote a positive workplace culture and build relationships throughout El Paso County with government officials and departments corporations and their owners and other key stakeholders in the community to further advance the brand and awareness of The Salvation Army. This seniorlevel position is part of the Executive Team overseeing key programs and staff within The Salvation Army in El Paso County and ensuring program effectiveness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Task
- Responsible for the supervision of the Grant Writer Public Relations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator and each respective program.
- Executive Team member providing highlevel strategic guidance and insight for leadership and El Paso County.
- Responsible for development implementation and overall effectiveness of comprehensive public relations marketing special events and fundraising strategies in El Paso County.
- Maintain close working relationships with local media representatives and outlets including television radio and print media to ensure media coverage for activities events and breaking media stories
- Craft compelling messages and promotional content to highlight events and programs
- Develop and manage all local social media including Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X etc.
- Help manage El Paso County online web presence and website content: HelpColoradoSprings
- Write press releases create media kits and respond to media inquiries as needed
- Ensure all materials and communications align with The Salvation Armys mission values and branding according to The Salvation Army Brand Standards Manual
Main Responsibility
- In partnership with the program managers and the Finance Department supervise and provide technical assistance in the development of program annual budgets adherence to budgets and revision of program budgets as necessary.
- Provide leadership strategic direction and administrative support across multiple programs
- Holds weekly inperson supervision with direct reports.
- Develops local policies and procedures to support effective delivery of services.
- Represents The Salvation Army at collaborative agency meetings and other community events as needed.
- Ensures a positive safe and Christcentric atmosphere throughout Development department expecting all staff to participate in accomplishing these aims.
- Will assume other duties as assigned.
Education Experience Skills Qualifications
- Education/Experience
- BA in Communications Public Relations
- 7years experience in case management and experience in program management at an administrative level
- Skills
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Ability to access and produce information from a computer
- Ability to speak publicly about The Salvation Army and our programs
- Ability to collect and maintain statistics for billing and calendar planning
- Ability to work with a diverse population in a professional manner building relationships (including vendors & donors)
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff and volunteers
- Ability to interview and onboard new staff members
- Ability to create and maintain a budget
- Microsoft Word Excel PPT and Outlook
- Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training
- Background Check
- Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Armys policies.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to maneuver.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position.
- Ability to grasp push pull and reach overhead.
- Ability to operate telephone.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
- Ability to understand written information.
- Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
