Community Outreach Director @ Eastside

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Kansas CIty, MO

About The Position

The Community Outreach Director provides outreach and leadership for community ministries and gym activities at The Salvation Army’s Eastside Corps. The role helps move community members from being uninvolved to participating in Salvation Army programs and corps activities. It oversees youth, after-school, and summer day camp programming, supports Corps ministry, collaborates with community partners, and manages Community Center staff, volunteers, operations, budgets, safety, and reporting. The position includes office and community-based work, some outdoor activities, required driving, and evening and occasional weekend work. The Director must attend church services and related activities, including youth ministry, music school, and corps council. Employees are expected not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

Experience serving in youth or adult ministry with increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience providing program leadership to achieve program goals and objectives.
Strong personal commitment to upholding and promoting The Salvation Army’s mission.
Passion for integrating faith and services in a community setting.
Ability to independently manage projects, priorities, and programs in a changing environment.
Communication and management style that reflects Salvation Army principles and values, fosters team relationships, and communicates information effectively.
Interpersonal skills to engage others, encourage commitment to objectives, and resolve problems.
Attention to detail and to procedures, processes, and policies related to project management.
Flexible approach and willingness to learn.
Understanding of Corps and Community Center programming and how both provide ministry outreach to the community.
Knowledge of Salvation Army programs for all age groups and how they relate to individuals’ spiritual formation.
Knowledge of how to work effectively with diversity in the workplace.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, and Access.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive an Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Ability to perform duties involving vision, hearing, speaking, indoor and outdoor activities, prolonged standing, walking, running, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds; reasonable accommodation may be made.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience and/or training may be considered in place of education requirements.
Experience serving in faith-based or social services organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach.
Support and promote Eastside Corps ministry through all ministry programs, especially youth programs such as Sunday School and worship services.
Oversee the creation of enrichment curriculum and daily schedules for programs, focusing on educational, recreational, and social-emotional outcomes.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for after-school and summer day camp programming aligned with the organization’s mission and community needs.
Recruit, train, and supervise program staff to provide a high-quality, safe, and engaging environment.
Serve as liaison to the corps pastoral care team.
Assist with special events as needed.
Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Association Committee and the Northeast Neighborhood Crime Committee.
Collaborate with the Family Advocate at the local elementary school.
Recruit, screen, and interview Community Center staff, and make recommendations regarding hiring, termination, and other staffing adjustments.
Participate in budget preparations as needed; make approved purchases, process budget requests, and monitor program revenues and expenses in accordance with budget limits and Army financial policies.
Record and report volunteer and community service worker hours and communicate volunteer needs.
Oversee the collection and reporting of monthly Community Center statistical reports.
Monitor program areas and guest behavior to identify safety concerns involving facilities, equipment, and participants or spectators.
Report facility needs to the commanding officer.
Maintain Center supplies and equipment in usable condition; notify the supervisor of needed replacements or repairs and arrange them within budget constraints.
Maintain logs and files of Center incidents and submit insurance or Safe From Harm reports to the appropriate people or departments.
Attend church services and related activities, including youth ministry, music school, and corps council.
Drive on Salvation Army business when required, subject to Fleet Safety Program approval.