Job Description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

The Community Outreach & Program Coordinator daily oversees community center operations, programs and outreach. This role develops activities and curriculum, partners with outside groups and ensures welcoming hospitality for guests using the services such as the Community Kitchen, showers, and laundry. The coordinator connects families to available resources and ministry programs, maintains accurate records and reports, supervises staff and volunteers, and ensures the community center facilities are organized, welcoming, and properly maintained. This role works collaboratively with internal departments and community partners to provide effective services and support to the community.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promote, participate in, and evaluate community center programs and initiatives for community outreach
• Develop curriculum, recreation, and other activities
• Provide hospitality to recipients of Community Kitchen, showers, laundry, and other Community Center services
• Organize and oversee volunteers for shower and laundry services
• Partner with outside groups for programming
• Connect families to the ministry of The Salvation Army through events and available programs
• Maintain accurate record keeping and statistics for all programs including entering data in Service Point and/or other Salvation Army data tracking systems
• Provide accurate community center reports to local groups and organizations as directed
• Supervise Program Assistant and/or volunteers to ensure that the community center area is cleaned and maintained in a timely manner.
• Oversee set up, tear down and clean up for programs
• Coordinate with Director of Social Services and Office Manager to manage building usage
• Responsible for the processing and distribution of community center correspondence, memos, and reports as needed
• Organize food pantry in coordination with Director of Social Services and the Case Specialist
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Two years of college education; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Experience directing social services programming preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Understand and adhere to professional ethics and boundaries

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeurs’ driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Employees will submit evidence that they have been tested and are free of communicable tuberculosis, dated within 1 year.

Qualifications

Full Time

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.