Community Engagement Coordinator

Location

Name of Facility: Spirit Catholic Radio
Address
13326 A St
Omaha, Nebraska
68144

Submitted By

Name: Valeri McMahon
Email: valeri@kvss.com

Description

Department: Community Engagement
Reports to: Marketing Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages communication and marketing materials for internal and external events as well as builds
a relationship with Catholic organizations in the listening area.
• Recruits and coordinates all volunteer activities and provides volunteers with formal and informal
training, encouragement, and recognition.
• Schedules volunteers to attend SCRN events and takes the role of “active ambassador” of the station
at the events. Oversees placement of tents, tables, signage and materials, as well as ensures participants names are collected for prize drawings.
• Assists in looking for ways to bring about awareness of the station and its events; provides a positive
image of the network and gains listeners.
• Remains aware of local events, Catholic and secular, and provides information to staff to determine
if newsworthy. For example, possible guests on morning show and whether SCRN should have a
presence. Prepares pre- and post-event reports and regularly reports event updates to staff.
• Has excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with listeners, donors, and
decision makers at Catholic organizations.
• Serves as the liaison for the station with pastors, principals and executive directors of area
apostolates and ministries.
• May assist with the coordination of station gatherings and special events: mailer stuffing, making
outbound phone calls, taking inventory of marketing materials, and maintaining spreadsheets for
tracking key Community Engagement efforts
• Schedules Eucharistic Miracles, Marian Apparitions and Shroud of Turin displays and notifies
appropriate SCRN personnel for promotion.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Travel expected on occasion for visits to parishes and schools and attendance at events using a station vehicle.
• Must have a professional appearance with the ability to project a positive image of the SCR Network.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a deep love for the Catholic faith and faithful to the Magisterial teaching of the Church who can assist with the mission of the station. They must have outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written, with an ability to effectively relate to listeners, donors and clergy. The candidate must be professional in appearance, be highly organized and detail oriented; work well independently, as well as in a team environment and be able to take direction from management. Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines. Knowledge of programming on the network is a must. Strong project management and supervisory skills are essential.

Education and Experience
Ideal candidate has 3-5 years' experience in public relations, marketing or development, experience working within a faith-based organization is a plus.

Application Instructions

Send resume and letter of interest with resume, salary requirements and three job related references to:
Valeri McMahon
Marketing Director
Spirit Catholic Radio
13326 A Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68144

Or visit www.spiritcatholicradio.com/careers and click the “Apply Now” button.

Failure to send letter of interest and resume, salary requirements (range is ok but will not accept
“negotiable”) or references will result in your application being overlooked. All information provided will.
be held in the strictest confidence.

All résumés and general inquiries will be retained for a maximum of one year. Only qualified applicants
will receive an interview due to the high volume of applications expected.