Community Relations and Communications Manager role for The Salvation Army in the Austin, Texas area. The role serves as the chief spokesperson and media liaison for the Austin region, building civic and media relationships across Travis and Williamson Counties to convert visibility into philanthropic opportunities. It translates brand strategy into donor engagement and fundraising growth through storytelling, campaigns, and community presence; leads direct mail initiatives with an external vendor; and develops partnerships with nonprofits, schools, churches, and other civic organizations to expand the donor pipeline. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and evaluating all internal and external media and public relations functions, serving as Public Information Officer for disaster services, managing media inquiries, creating feature articles and press materials, coordinating promotional and fundraising tools, and ensuring communications align with The Salvation Army's standards and mission. The role also leads community relations and liaison activities, maintains relationships with media and volunteers, coordinates events and presentations, and participates in strategic planning and evaluation to measure impact and crisis response as needed. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field and at least four years of progressively responsible public relations experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; a valid State Driver's License is required. Excellent written and verbal English communica

Community Relations and Communications Manager role for The Salvation Army in the Austin, Texas area. The role serves as the chief spokesperson and media liaison for the Austin region, building civic and media relationships across Travis and Williamson Counties to convert visibility into philanthropic opportunities. It translates brand strategy into donor engagement and fundraising growth through storytelling, campaigns, and community presence; leads direct mail initiatives with an external vendor; and develops partnerships with nonprofits, schools, churches, and other civic organizations to expand the donor pipeline. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and evaluating all internal and external media and public relations functions, serving as Public Information Officer for disaster services, managing media inquiries, creating feature articles and press materials, coordinating promotional and fundraising tools, and ensuring communications align with The Salvation Army's standards and mission. The role also leads community relations and liaison activities, maintains relationships with media and volunteers, coordinates events and presentations, and participates in strategic planning and evaluation to measure impact and crisis response as needed. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field and at least four years of progressively responsible public relations experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; a valid State Driver's License is required. Excellent written and verbal English communica