Community Engagement Manager
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Job Summary
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Community Engagement Manager contributes to the work of the management team offering expertise and strategic oversight of community engagement initiatives and special community-based events that support relationship-building and donor base expansion (both financial and in-kind donations)
Key Accountabilities:
Lead community engagement using TSA best practices to build and sustain partnerships with businesses service clubs community groups and stakeholders in support of OC3s mission and programs.
Represent the Ministry Unit externally serving as liaison to service clubs and assisting Corps Officers with relationshipbuilding and communication with local MLAs and MPs.
Plan coordinate attend and directly support community events outreach activities and special initiatives to maximize visibility and awareness of TSA programs and services.
Develop and strengthen external partnerships to support fundraising activities and external drives (e.g. Toy Drives Food Drives) including leading seasonal campaigns and their promotion.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager to recruit volunteer groups and support volunteer engagement including assisting with volunteer appreciation initiatives.
Oversee and execute staff appreciation events and provide onsite supervision to staff and volunteers supporting events and special initiatives.
Support development and financial sustainability by cultivating donor relationships identifying new product sources for retail operations and designing or supporting fundraising initiatives aligned with TSA values.
Research grant opportunities and support grant writing reporting and followup providing recommendations to the Operations Director.
Lead communications and marketing efforts including social media strategy website management email newsletters media relations and creation of written and graphic promotional materials in collaboration with DHQ/THQ PR.
Manage moderate material and minor financial responsibilities including responsible use of resources handling small amounts of cash supporting budget preparation committee participation and limited input into policy development while reporting to the Corps Officer.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years in a related field
At least three years of related experience
Digital Marketing expertise with strategies for marketing and promotions in non-profits.
Characteristics: energetic takes initiative team player organized and productive.
Volunteer coordination experience.
Knowledge and skill in social media platforms and management (Facebook Instagram Google Business Google Ads Later)
Basic Knowledge in website management (WordPress and plugins).
Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office (including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook).
Knowledge of digital production and graphic design (Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign Photoshop Flash and Illustrator).
Knowledge of Volunteer Management database system (Salesforce) is an asset.
Media relations skills/training is an asset.
Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required including Child Check (if appropriate).
Creative and flexible with the ability to adapt based on team program and service needs
Strong communication skills written and oral/public speaking comfortable being on camera.
Working Conditions:
Serves in an office environment and within community. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing the following disagreeable conditions:
people with challenging behaviour
verbal abuse
minor risk of harm injury illness due to physical attacks from others and/or exposure to infectious diseases.
Required to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends at times.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $26.56 to $33.21 with a maximum of $39.85.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
