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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.
Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.
Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify with The Salvation Army's mission with responsibility of casting goals for the promotion, reimbursement and dispatch of The War Cry and other publications produced by Territorial Headquarters.
- Submit and update all donations and subscriptions for The War Cry.
- Prepare, submit, and monitor applications and renewals for publication permits in Singapore and Malaysia for Salvation Army publications
- Work closely with Secretary for Communications to plan budget and execute projects within budget effectively and efficiently.
- Liaise with and manage external service providers, including artists, graphic designers, photographers, printers, and other creative professionals involved in publications, websites, social media, and digital media projects if require to out source.
- Co-ordinate inter-departmental translation requirements including proof reading and billing of freelance work.
- Design and prepare layouts for Salvation Army periodicals and publicity materials, subject to approval by the Editor, Secretary for Communications and line manager.
- Design posters, brochures, pamphlets, and promotional materials for special events, social media platforms, and websites. Coordinate outsourced multimedia productions as required by Territorial Leaders in English, Mandarin, Tamil, Burmese, and occasionally Thai.
- Collaborate closely with project requestors to understand, conceptualise, and develop creative solutions that meet communication objectives, subject to approval by the Editor and Line Manager.
- Maintain proficiency in relevant graphic design and publishing software to support departmental requirements.
- Provide photography services for Salvation Army events, including worship services and special programmes, as requested.
- Maintain and organise selected overseas publications and oversee the management of the departmental photo library and digital assets.
- Design and prepare layouts for books and other publications produced by the Territory.
- Knowledgeable and updated on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and ensure compliance at both individual and service provider's level.
- Attend the bi-monthly Communication Committee Meeting as a Minutes Secretary
- Conduct research and source information as requested by the Editor/Line Manager, including evaluating and recommending upgrades to office equipment and production resources.
- In the absence of the Editor attend to general enquiries by the public regarding SA publications; deal with general correspondence related to publications after discussion with the Editor.
- Participate in weekly departmental prayers and weekly THQ prayers.
- Assist the Secretary for Communications, Editor, and Line Manager with editorial, publishing, and communications-related assignments as required.
- Respond when called upon to support and represent the department with non-literature matters, such as counting money, THQ special events or others.
- Provide general administrative support to the Communications Department, including records management, correspondence, meeting coordination, procurement documentation, and other departmental operational requirements.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Intimate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including (but not limited to) InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including (but not limited to) Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Excel
- Excellent time management skills
- Photography skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organization and technological skills
- Positive, enthusiastic, self-starter personality
- Precise attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
OTHER INFORMATION
Work Location:
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
20 Bishan Street 22, Singapore 579768
Work Hours:
The total work hours is 44 hours per week.
Under normal circumstances the hours of duty will be as follows:
8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch break)
It will be at the discretion of your Centre/Department in charge or his/her assigned representatives to determine whether you will be required to work any of the unutilised hours according to the operational needs of the Centre/Department and within the legitimacy of the employment laws where applicable.
By submitting this job application, I affirm that I have given to The Salvation Army true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed.
I agree that The Salvation Army (TSA) may collect, use and disclose your personal data, as provided in this application form, or (if applicable) obtained by TSA as a result of your employment, for the following purposes in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and our data protection policy (available at our website at https://www.salvationarmy.org.sg/data-protection-policy/ ):
a) the processing of this employment application;
b) the administration of the employment with TSA; and
c) sharing of personal information to third party, including but not limited to government agencies, hospitals, vendor(s)/supplier (s), working in collaboration with TSA to support the employment.
If you are providing third party's personal data, you hereby declare that you have obtained consent from the named individual(s), for the collection, use and disclosure of his/her personal data by you to TSA, TSA business partners and other third-party service providers. I authorised the organisation to contact references provided for employment reference checks.
Please visit our website at https://www.salvationarmy.org.sg/data-protection-policy/ for further details on our data protection policy, including how you may access and correct your personal data or withdraw consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal data.
If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - The Salvation Army Singapore
