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.
Position Summary: The Community Center Director is responsible for leadership, oversight, development, and improvement of all Community Center programs, including supervision of staff and volunteers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Supervise participants in all Community Center programs including scheduling and approving timecards for employees
- Plan, coordinate, promote, execute, evaluate, and participate in Community Center programs
- Development of the curriculum, recreation, crafts and other structured and unstructured activities
- Follow Safe from Harm guidelines
- Plan and attend special events related to the Community Center Programs
- Maintain accurate and up to date statistics for all programs and monthly reporting
- Supervise staff members and volunteers to ensure that the Corps Community Center is maintained in a reasonably presentable and safe condition
- Work alongside the Custodian to ensure that all janitorial and maintenance supplies are restocked as needed
- Provide backup support and assistance to other staff as needed
- Assist with the processing and distribution of correspondence, memos, and reports as needed
- Assist with maintaining various databases and generate any related correspondence
- Provide accurate reports to local groups and organizations as directed
- Provide support for seasonal administration including processing of
- Bell ringer applications
- Volunteer database entry
- Christmas driving
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 1+ years’ experience in working directly with children in a school and/or Christian environment
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Be able to drive a 12-passenger van or bus with a Chauffeurs
- Must have the ability to work with youth, homeless families and demonstrate acceptance of cultural, racial, and economic diversity.
- Maintain confidentiality
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates and Licenses:
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeur’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or ability to gain it within 60 days
Qualifications
Full Time 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.
