Marketing and Media Relations Associate

Samaritans Purse is seeking a Marketing and Media Relations Associate to join our Operation Christmas Child Department. This position can be based at our Headquarters in Boone, NC, or at our Charlotte, NC Ministry Center. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the traditional media and social media teams during the peak-of-season promotional cycle for Operation Christmas Child.  Additionally, your responsibilities will include communicating with prospective media outlets about coverage opportunities and monitoring and responding across all national social media channels. Apply today and use your gifts for the Kingdom!

A day in the life of a Marketing and Media Relations Associate:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do!  We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer.  We hear from members of our staff, both from IHQ and our global offices, as well as a special guest speaker who encourages us in God's word.  We then join together to pray for one another, as well as praying for staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.  

In the role of a Marketing and Media Relations Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• 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. Provide media contacts and interviewees with scheduling details, key resources, messaging points, and strategy 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. Includes engagement with wall and post comments, direct messages, and group pages. Follow all Samaritan's Purse communication guidelines and procedures
• 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
• All other duties as assigned

Learn more about serving with Samaritan's Purse. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Two years of college or technical school in the areas of Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field with 3-6 months professional experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education. 

Job Location: Boone, NC or Charlotte, NC

Type: Associate (6 months) July 2026 - January 2027

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)