Volunteer Marketing (Public Affairs) Officer

Job Summary

Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer organization and the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The 388th Composite Squadron, part of the Arizona Wing, is committed to cadet leadership training, aerospace education, emergency services, and community engagement. The Marketing Officer promotes the squadron’s mission and activities through media outreach and public affairs.

Primary Duties

• Develop and execute a marketing and public affairs plan to promote squadron activities.
• Manage social media accounts, newsletters, and press releases.
• Coordinate with local media to highlight cadet achievements, events, and community service.
• Ensure compliance with CAP branding and public affairs guidelines (CAPR 190-1).
• Capture and archive photos/videos of squadron events.
• Create various reports for the Squadron Commander as needed.
• Create and store various documents in the Squadron’s Google drive.
• Follow the applicable CAP, AZ Wing, and Squadron procedures.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to this position.

Preferred Skills

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic graphic design tools.
• Photography/videography experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• Duties may be performed remotely or at the Squadron facility at Glendale Airport, AZ
• May be exposed to the natural environment with high and low temperatures
• May involve long periods of standing or sitting
• May be required to wear the CAP uniforms for Senior Members (see CAPR 39-1)
• May involve travel by auto or plane within Arizona to attend events.