What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Associate position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
Job Details
Job Location: TX-Austin AC - Austin, TX
Position Type: Full Time Regular
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: 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%) - Drives external communication strategies and serves as a visible ambassador for The Salvation Army, representing the organization at key community public forums to elevate public awareness through consistent messaging via media engagements, and brand-forward storytelling, capturing community insights, and ensuring consistent, on-brand messaging across Greater Austin.
- Special Events Coordination Responsibilities (15%) - Supports high-visibility events by collaborating across departments to ensure strategic presence at community gatherings, volunteer events, and city-wide campaigns, helping amplify impact and engagement on behalf of the Austin Area Command.
- Liaison Responsibilities (5%) - Acts as a trusted community liaison, nurturing local partnerships and ensuring real-time connection between The Salvation Army’s programs and the evolving needs, concerns, and opportunities in Austin’s community.
- Reporting Responsibilities (5%) -
- Synthesizes public-facing initiatives and community feedback into actionable insights, contributing to campaign evaluation, social impact storytelling, and preparation of reports and public-facing materials.
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
