Marketing and Media Relations Associate

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States Job ID: 17164 Date Posted: Apr 10, 2026 Job Description Get Involved! Samaritans Purse is seeking a Marketing and Media Relations Associate to join our Operation Christmas Child Department. This position is based in our headquarters in Boone, NC, but can also be based from our Charlotte, NC Ministry Center. The role includes supporting traditional media and social media teams during the peak‑of‑season promotional cycle for Operation Christmas Child, communicating with prospective media outlets on coverage opportunities, and monitoring and corresponding across all national social media channels. Responsibilities Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness. Provide traditional media pitching and generate media coverage for Operation Christmas Child through digital, print, television, and radio outlets across the nation. Secure and coordinate media interviews for speakers, volunteers, and staff, providing interviewees with scheduling details, key resources, messaging points, and strategic support. Develop, monitor, and provide media coverage reports; assist with end‑of‑year data requests as needed. Provide social media monitoring and correspondence across all national social channels; Facebook, Instagram, and X, including engagement with wall and post comments, direct messages, and group pages. Serve in a role in a Processing Center (PC) at the discretion of OCC leadership for a minimum of a week during the four to six‑week shoebox processing season in November/December, which may require temporary relocation to a Processing Center city. 1‑2% of time in contact with Samaritans Purse beneficiaries (children, young adults, adults at risk) promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the context of Samaritans Purse operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Communications, Marketing, or related field with 1–3 years professional experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Twelve credit hours of college‑level Biblical studies strongly preferred. Job Location: Boone, NC or Charlotte, NC Type: Associate (6 months) July 2026 – January 2027 Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr