Looking for a job or know someone who would be a great fit at Saline Area Social Service? We are hiring a Marketing and Communications Manager and a Client Services Manager. Learn more about the positions and apply today!

Open Positions

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Manager will create communication strategies and awareness for SASS’s mission, organizational and fund development campaigns.  Responsibilities include overseeing media relations, communications, and marketing strategies across all media (print, web, email, social media, traditional media, direct marketing, and event signage) to reach SASS’s external audiences, including current and potential donors, as well as existing and prospective program participants. Approximately 30 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead website content management SASS’s website (WordPress)
  • Create and manage content for social media channels (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Design and create community outreach materials; (e.g., direct mail, brand video, event flyers, signage, etc) both copy and artwork (Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe)
  • Create online newsletters to donors via MailChimp
  • Assist in developing marketing and communication materials for fundraising and events, as needed
  • Develop organization communications strategy
  • Develop and maintain photo library

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree or equivalent
  • Understanding of marketing, communication, and social media tools
  • Understanding of basic website management
  • Strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively
  • Developed writing skills
  • Photography skills
  • Web design experience
  • Ability to multitask, pay attention to details and produce accurate work
  • Set priorities in a changing environment and make decisions in a timely manner
  • Knowledgeable of database management concepts and principles
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite

**Please submit 1 writing sample and 1 graphic design concept you have created**

JOB SUMMARY

The Client Services Manager is responsible for assisting the Chief Operations Officer in maintaining and executing participant policies and procedures, client enrollment, and client paperwork. This position also is strongly focused in helping to plan, prepare and execute client events. Approximately 30 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead in managing execution of clients’ needs
  • Cultivate community aid resource partnerships
  • Maintain client files, paperwork and database
  • Facilitate client sign-ups and paperwork for event programs, as well as lead event execution
  • Maintain existing client-aid programs
  • Track SASS outcomes, including monthly reporting of client referrals and weekly metrics of demographics and intakes, as well as provide and update monthly tracking document
  • Prepare/Send “Thank you” letters for community food drives and donations related to client services event and aid
  • Develop and lead key client programs, such as Back-to-School, Adopt-A-Family, youth winter gear, student scholarships and holiday meal plans
  • Gather information from families to identify if there is a need for programs or to report on existing programs, usually done through simple surveys
  • Gather and maintain a comprehensive list of after school programs available for school aged children
  • Communicate with families in managing student sponsorships and facilitate participation in activities
  • Work with the specific community businesses, schools and organizations to identify scholarship opportunities, participation process, etc.
  • Maintain data, including pre-post surveys, participation, report cards, etc.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director and COO
  • Assist with pantry roles (phone, stocking, shopping), as needed
  • Liaison with key community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • One year experience in Human Service and/or communications fields preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Able to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, moving environment
  • Ability to pay attention to details and produce accurate work
  • Set priorities in a changing environment and make decisions in a timely manner
  • Assure clean-up of all food distribution areas following food distribution activities
  • Maintain appropriate ongoing relationships with agencies that support the food program
  • Assist Development Team in soliciting food/personal needs donation activities
  • Knowledgeable of database management concepts and principles
  • Ability to accurately type and perform data entry is required
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and an Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required
  • Work on-site is required

Application for Employment

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Please submit 1 writing sample. This can be in the form of a news article, press release etc.
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Please submit 1 graphic design piece you have created. This can be in the form of a flier, invitation etc.

Equal Opportunity Employment

SASS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,  genetic information,  service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.