Marketing Communications Specialist (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•West Nyack, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services. The Part-time Marketing Communications Specialist will help to create and promote the brand identity and mission of Others Trade for Hope to Wholesale and retail customers, the general public, and employees of The Salvation Army through the creation and distribution of email newsletters, bulletins, flyers and other marketing material. Based in West Nyack, NY, this position is part-time, requires approximately 15 hours of work per week and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after three months of employment.

Requirements

Associate's degree
3-5 years of related experience
Understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army and Others Trade for Hope.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to create engaging written content.
Self-motivated and able to handle projects independently from start to finish.
Creativity in terms of strategies, brand awareness and building brand recognition and engagement through written communication.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative skills to work as part of a team.
Time management and organization in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Create a cohesive Communication Plan/strategy that tells the story of Others, educates about Others and promotes the sale of Others products to the general public, wholesale and retail customers.
Produce from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials for the brand.
Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the brand.
Plans, prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as email newsletters, product spotlights, sales promotions, story and impact content.
Design and implement a strategy to grow the Others newsletter membership and community
Weekly email newsletter to Wholesale and Retail customers
Weekly Salvation Army Digital Bulletins
Content for yearly Campaign messaging
Weekly Newsletters on Wholesale Platforms including Faire.com
Prepare communications for and maintain communication with wholesale/retail buyers in the form of emails, newsletters and follow-up after Trade Shows.
Explore the advantages of developing a presence on Sub-stack for longer form content on issues of relevance to Others.
Any other duties as assigned