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The Salvation Army Central Territory

Communications Specialist

The Salvation Army Central Territory, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking a marketing leader who is motivated to support bringing positive and wholistic improvement to the greater Omaha community. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. You have an opportunity to use your experience and skills to contribute at a high level on day one. If that gets you out of bed in the morning, read more about our needs and expectations. We can't wait to meet you!

The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement:

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose:

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining key communication tools and assets to assist in the efforts to promote the Kroc effectively and positively in our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the creation of an overall social media strategy to expand following, promote Kroc Center activities, foster relationship building, and engage our members and the community in the purpose and mission of the Kroc Center. Design and develop social media content for all relevant platforms to effectively execute and support the implementation of the approved social media strategy. Utilize media equipment to develop and edit photographic and video content that effectively tells the story of the Kroc and the people who engage in its activities. Collect, analyze, and provide key social media analytics to leadership to guide future strategic decisions. Recommend appropriate modifications or adjustments to paid social spend to support campaigns and other identified promotional efforts. Coordinate resources for organization, storage, and effective retrieval processes for media assets such as photos, music, videos, and other multimedia content. Responsible for content creation for monthly member newsletters to support overall marketing campaigns and programmatic strategies. Review and collaborate with program departments to assure maintenance of website content - visual assets, links, and copy - are current and relevant to operations. In coordination with programming departments, develop and manage content for internal video screens in concert with established promotional objectives. Development of promotional materials and other marketing collateral as requested and required. All other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree with a related concentration (e.g., Communications, Marketing) preferred. At least three years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously. Advanced skills across the digital marketing/communications space, including web content management systems and social media platforms. Experience in photographic and video collection and editing. Thorough understanding of search engine optimization and ways to improve site rankings a plus. Experience with the use of Adobe Creative Cloud (IN-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), social media management and design tools (Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and email campaign management tools (Constant Contact) or equivalents. Good communication skills including interpersonal skills. English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful. Ability to collaborate and work within a team. Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters Strong independent judgement. Proficient computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing, and vision. Excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment is a community center with light to moderate traffic and noise levels. In addition, portions of the primary work facility may be considered humid (natatorium) while other locations (gymnasium) may be considered moderately loud in nature.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.