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Public Relations Associate

Job Details

TX-Austin AC - Austin, TX
Full Time Regular
Bachelor's Degree
Public Relations

About This Opportunity

Schedule/Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday

This position is responsible for:

Under the supervision of the immediate supervisor, assists in the planning, direction, monitoring and evaluation of all public relations functions for the Corps or Area Command; ensures that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the community; serves as liaison to select media ensuring the desired message is communicated; assists in the creation of ac communication strategy for the location to ensure that The Salvation Army’s message is effectively delivered to its audiences.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Public Relations Responsibilities (75%) 
  • Special Events Coordination Responsibilities (15%) 
  • Liaison Responsibilities (5%) 
  • Reporting Responsibilities (5%) 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to speak before large groups in person, or on radio and television, if called upon. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, as well as lifting, carrying, setting up, moving, taking down and transporting light objects such as photography equipment, video equipment, photo/video lights, table to floor-standing displays, boxes, printed matter and other things (up to 50 lbs.) occasionally. 

Work is normally performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. This position is in part a field position that will require local travel to various centers of operation. 

 

Employee Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 403B Plan 

 

What we are looking for

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communications or a related field,

and

Two years progressively responsible experience coordinating public relations functions, Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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