Community Center Coordinator (Fort Wayne)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Center Coordinator provides leadership and accountability for managing the corps community center’s ministries. The role assists with developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive portfolio of community programs, coordinating activities, facility space, and schedules, and supporting community relations, marketing, and departmental resource and budget management. All duties are performed in support of The Salvation Army’s mission. The position works with program directors and community collaborators, supports staff and volunteers, promotes participation, and helps ensure the center’s programs and facilities operate safely and in compliance with organizational policies. It also contributes to Christmas efforts and may perform other duties assigned by leadership. Work takes place in a typical office environment and may include weekend and evening work. Occasional travel for training, events, and community relations may be required; an official vehicle will be provided.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience working with the public and strong people skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
CPR and first aid certifications.
Ability to speak, write, and understand English sufficiently to communicate effectively with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
Strong organizational skills and effective electronic, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to write reports, present information effectively, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including good speaking, hearing, and vision ability; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling, and pushing materials up to 25 pounds; and potentially bending, squatting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
Employees must agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience in office and administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily oversight of Community Center activities.
Collaborate with and support program directors and community collaborators operating within the center to help ensure program success.
Communicate the Community Center’s needs and successes to schools, service clubs, and/or media.
Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating community center staff and volunteers.
Evaluate programs and reassess population demographics, interests, and needs in relation to program growth and sustainability.
Develop, implement, and update promotional plans to encourage member and community participation.
Coordinate the Community Center schedule, programs, and facility usage.
Assist with facility rentals, payments, and staffing as needed.
Ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures and use appropriate risk management procedures for activities, events, and programs.
Maintain program registration forms, documents, and computer databases.
Maintain computer-based calendars and descriptions and keep abreast of technology and software updates and their application.
Maintain collegial communication with divisional headquarters.
Demonstrate commitment to the success of The Fort Wayne Corps and Community Center through actions and communications.
Model ethical decision-making, personal leadership, respectful communication, and sensitivity to difference and diversity.
Support the well-being and personal development of all people regardless of identity or background.
Support and exemplify The Salvation Army’s mission.
Help ensure that the environment, ministries, and services welcome families and people of all ages and ethnicities.
Help ensure a healthy, safe, and productive ministry environment that follows all SFH guidelines.
Assist with Christmas efforts as needed, including bell ringer scheduling, driving, counting kettles, overseeing drivers, and helping with toy distribution.
Perform other tasks assigned by leadership.