Description DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT POSITION TITLE: MANAGER OF SPECIAL PROJECTS SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FLSA STATUS: FT, NON-EXEMPT Internal Candidate Identifed Job Summary: The manager plays an integral role in the Northwest Division's development efforts. The person in this position will provide project leadership and management for government, volunteer and advisory board / council relations in addition to other projects as assigned. The person manages the smooth operations of all government, volunteer and advisory board / council division-wide initiatives. The ultimate purpose is to grow our financial and human capacity to support the mission of The Salvation Army in the NW Division. This person will work effectively with divisional staff, corps officers, program directors, donors, volunteers, corporate contacts, government contacts, vendors and advisory board / council members. They will ensure all activities are executed accurately, in a timely manner and on budget. Relevant Experience: Demonstrates familiarity with fundraising, marketing, communications, event management and community relations principles Minimum three years office experience Three year's experience in the effective use of software programs to design and produce marketing materials, track, and analyze results Three years of experience providing sales and marketing support Experience in government relations, advisory board management and social services is desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Embraces, supports and reflects well on The Salvation Army's mission and values through one's professional responsibilities and behavior at all times Bachelor's degree or comparable experience, plus a minimum of three years of experience in an office role with a proven track record of improving relationships Effective interpersonal, conversational and presentation skills, demonstrating emotional intelligence, situational awareness and positive writing abilities Team player, able to check ego at the door, with an ability to collaborate effectively with officers, staff and volunteers for successful achievement of position and department goals Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Must be highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism and grace. Must keep good documentation through contact reports and activity tracking, using the Portfolio database according to Salvation Army protocols Demonstrates goal-orientation, with a drive to achieve agreed upon goals within agreed upon timeframes Maintains accurate and well-organized records and ensures confidentiality of all department records and files Performs other development duties as requested Proven project and event management skills Strong customer service and interpersonal skills High level of accuracy and thoroughness Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic) Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work with a broad audience, including but not limited to: TSA officers and staff, Advisory Board Committee members, non-profit, government, and corporate groups Ability to work professionally with sensitive or confidential information Software-Related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required Working knowledge of content management systems and the ability to post updates and changes to existing webpage Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training Responsibilities: Government Relations: Act as project manager for all government relations activities at the local, state and federal levels in the Northwest Division including all of Washington and portions of Idaho and Montana with the ultimate goal of increasing our government