Community Center Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Detroit, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Center Director is responsible for leadership, oversight, development, and improvement of all Community Center programs, including supervision of staff and volunteers. This role involves planning, coordinating, promoting, executing, and evaluating programs, as well as developing curriculum, recreation, crafts, and other activities. The Director must ensure adherence to Safe from Harm guidelines, maintain accurate program statistics, and supervise staff and volunteers to ensure the facility is presentable and safe. They will also work with the Custodian on supplies, provide backup support to other staff, assist with correspondence and database maintenance, and generate reports. Additional duties include supporting seasonal administration, processing Bell ringer applications, volunteer database entry, Christmas driving, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed
• 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

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

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
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days, Vacation, Personal days, Birthday off with pay, Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED