Public Relations Officer

at  The Salvation Army

The Public Relations Officer is responsible for a comprehensive communications and community engagement strategy that supports the strategic priorities of The Salvation Army; while upholding and promoting the values, policies, procedures, codes and conduct and ethics of The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda Territory.
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for crisis communications, earned media, events, supporting public affairs, Advisory groups, and the annual kettle campaign in a particular region. Supporting the Divisional Secretary for Public Relations, the Public Relations Officer is the spokesperson for The Salvation Army within the region, through regular interface with public forums and media to communicate the vital mission impact of The Salvation Army.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a 3 or 4 year bachelor degree in journalism, marketing or public relations is required
• Minimum five years related writing/communications/web/social media experience in an organizational setting, with previous non-profit experience an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent working knowledge and experience in various software and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, WordPress, and an ability to quickly learn new applications
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Outstanding time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, as required
• Excellent use of the English language for communication and writing for print and online applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet tight deadlines
• Positive, enthusiastic, solution-focused and will take initiative
• Extensive knowledge of The Salvation Army is an asset
• High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality
• Detail-oriented, organized, confident and self-directed
• Superb customer service skills and experience
• Creative and able to produce well thought out special event plans and projects
• Strong word processing and publishing computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a demanding team-oriented environment
• Ability to represent The Salvation Army professionally in accordance with its culture, mission, values, and brand
• Ability and willingness to adhere to, respect, support, promote, and further The Salvation Army’s vision, mission, and values through everyday work and in the press and media

THE SALVATION ARMY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A NEED FOR ANY ACCOMMODATION.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants are encouraged to notify their current supervisor when applying for a new position within The Salvation Army.
Published
August 22, 2024
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
24-089
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Development
Address:
200-5615, 1001 Ave NW Edmonton, AB
Posting Expires:
September 6, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to thq.careers@salvationarmy.ca and cite competition #24-089 in the subject line of your email