Community Center Coordinator (Fort Wayne)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Fort Wayne, IN

5h•$42,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Community Center Coordinator, you will provide leadership and accountability for managing all aspects of the corps community center ministries. You will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive portfolio of all community programs, which includes coordinating activities, facility space, and community center schedule. Additionally, there will be engagement of community relations, marketing, and departmental resource/budget management. All duties and responsibilities will be performed while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience in office and administration preferred, experience working with the public, must have people skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. CPR and first aid certifications.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate electronically, verbally and in writing are essential.
The ability to write reports, to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily oversight of activities for Community Center.
Work collaboratively, and in support with program directors, and community collaborators who operate within the community center, to ensure success of program.
Be willing and able to communicate the needs and success of the Community Center to schools, service clubs and/or media.
Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating community center staff and volunteers.
Assist in evaluating Community Center programs, reassessing the population for changes in demographics, interests, and needs as it relates to program growth and sustainability.
Develop, implement and update promotional plans for programs to ensure maximum member and community participation.
Coordinate the Community Center schedule with all Community Center programs, and facility usage.
Assist facility rentals, payments, and appropriate staffing as needed.
Ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures in all activities/events/programs and ensure appropriate risk management procedures are utilized at all times.
Maintain all community center program registration forms, documents, and computer databases.
Maintain computer-based calendars and descriptions; remain abreast of technology and software updates and their application in this setting.
Maintain collegial communication with divisional headquarters.
Engage in actions and communications at all times which demonstrate a commitment to the success of The Fort Wayne Corps and community center.
Provide a role model example for staff, members, and participants in ethical decision-making, personal leadership, respectful communication, and sensitivity to difference/diversity.
Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to the well-being and personal development of all people, regardless of their identity or background.
Be supportive of and exemplify the mission of The Salvation Army
Ensure an environment, ministries and services that welcome families and persons of all ages and ethnicities.
Ensure a healthy, safe and productive environment for ministries which follow all SFH guidelines.
Assist with Christmas efforts as needed; including but not limited to, bell ringer scheduling, driving, counting kettles, overseeing drivers and assisting with toy distribution efforts.
Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership