Marketing and Special Event Manager (7100)

Position Type: Exempt Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Monday through Friday

About this opportunity:

Develops and implements short- and long-term public relations program goals, objectives, and strategies, for special events and promoting the Corps in the community. Oversees and coordinates arrangements for special event functions; researches and secures locations, facilities, transportation, logistics and equipment; assigns volunteer duties in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator; monitors event functions to ensure events run smoothly and as planned; researches and secures media opportunities.

Under the Director of Development's supervision, designs, develops and presents promotional materials using multi-media formats. Serves as primary liaison with print and broadcast media with regard to the promotion of Salvation Army events, services, disaster relief, etc. Develops and maintains an effective communication plan/strategy to manage the Army's image.

Key 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 but including 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 but not limited to annual reports, newsletters, brochures, films, audio-visual materials, etc.
• Administers and makes recommendations for the public relations/events budget.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Office work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Events work may be performed outside where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather and discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

What we are looking for in you:

Licenses:

• Valid State Driver's License

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, AND
• Three years' experience in planning and coordinating events and/or performing public relations/marketing work, preferably in a non-profit organization OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled