Job Description

Description

As part of The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver team, the Christmas Community Relations Associate reports to the Community Relations Coordinator and supports marketing and volunteer management through warm interactions and digital communications strategies. Through engagement practices, this role contributes to our local commitment, "We welcome neighbours into a community of hope."

HOURS:

• 11th Oct - 23rd Dec, 2022
• Full Time, Monday-Friday
• 35 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications:

• Assist in strategizing, scheduling, and producing social media accounts to highlight ministries, recruit volunteers and in-kind donations.
• Assisting in managing WordPress website(s) with updates, maintenance, SEO optimization and relevant content production with the support of divisional public relations stories, assets, and events.
• Helping with graphic support to assist with the design and production of collateral materials including, but not limited to, advertising, brochures, newsletters, info graphics, annual reports, online promotions, etc. (Adobe)
• Assisting with the monthly email newsletters featuring programs, staff, volunteers, and The Salvation Army globally.
• Provide on-site support for media relations events, photo shoots and video productions.
• Produce various written materials such as posters, brochures, press releases, proposals, thank you letters, etc.

Volunteers:

• Identify and market volunteer opportunities for Community Ministries.
• Assisting in recruiting, orienting, scheduling and managing volunteers.
• Manage volunteer database including reports and statistics (Salesforce 4 Volunteers).
• Plan and coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation.
• Assist in the record management of the volunteer data and information including data entry, filing and categorization of volunteer information.

General Team Support:

• Liaise with and support programs with agenda items, scheduling, reports, and other information as needed.
• Assist in the production and distribution of collateral materials for projects and programs as needed.
• Assist and support third-party events benefiting The Salvation Army.
• Additional responsibilities assigned by the management team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

• The successful candidate must have completed high school
• Preferring those currently enrolled in a post-secondary (co-op) program, especially in marketing, or related fields.

Experience:

• Digital Marketing expertise with strategies for marketing and promotions in non-profits or other brands
• Characteristics: energetic, takes initiative, team player, organized and productive.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 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, and PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of digital production and graphic design (Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, and Illustrator).
• Flexible in working additional hours as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Creative and flexible with the ability to adapt based on team, program, and service needs
• Volunteer Management
• Event Management
• Hold a valid Driver's License is an asset

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean driver's abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.