What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media & Event Assistant position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Location: Divisional Headquarters, Advancement Department (Hartford, CT)
Status: Part-time, Temporary (approximately late May through early-August 2025)
Hours Per Week: 18
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Scope of Position: Work closely with the Public Relations & Marketing Manager for social media campaigns. Work with the Advancement Team to execute the Division-wide summer reading program.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
- Responsible for social media postings (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn) and updating cover photos and posts, as needed, for consistent branding.
- Proofread, update, and coordinate printing and distribution of Southern New England publications, printed materials, marketing collateral, and promotional items.
- Serve as a backup photographer for the Public Relations & Marketing Manager.
- Assist in coordinating departmental projects and events, including ordering and tracking promotional items and tracking promotional needs (social media, photography, videography, website event promotion) for Divisional and Corps events.
- Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in The Salvation Army’s Employee Manual.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma is required.
- Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with professionalism and grace.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Computer proficiency, including Publisher; basic knowledge of Photoshop; Microsoft Office experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
- Detail-oriented, with keen attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Flexibility is needed to work the occasional evening or weekend event.
- Highly organized and able to establish priorities.
- Must complete all required training upon hire.
- Proficient in social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Ability to create and post reels on Instagram
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Upbeat, “can-do” demeanor, able to check ego at the door.
- Travel required. Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per The Salvation Army insurance standards.
- Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.
Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
