Community Outreach Director @ Eastside

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Community Ministry Director will provide outreach and leadership in programming for all community ministries and gym activities. This position will play a critical role in moving individuals from uninvolved community members to involved participants in The Salvation Army programs and corps. Essential Functions: Corps / Community Outreach: Serve as liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach Support and promote the ministry of the Eastside Corps through all ministry programs, but specifically its youth programs including Sunday School and Worship Services Oversee the creation of enrichment curriculum and daily schedules for both programs, focusing on educational, recreational, and social-emotional outcomes Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for all after-school and summer day camp programming, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and community needs Recruit, train, and supervise program staff, fostering a high-quality, safe, and engaging environment for participants Serve as liaison to the corps pastoral care team Assist with special events as needed Community Outreach Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Association Committee Collaborate with Family Advocate at the local elementary school Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Crime Committee Administration Recruit, screen, interview, and make recommendations for hire, termination, and other staffing adjustments of Community Center staff Participate in budget preparations as needed Adhere to the Army's financial policies; makes equipment and supplies purchases as approved, processes budget requests, and monitors program revenues and expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limitations Record and report volunteer and community service worker hours; communicates program needs for volunteers Oversee the gathering and reporting of monthly Community Center statistical reports Promote safety for all Center program participants and spectators by monitoring program areas to identify safety concerns with facilities, equipment, and the behavior of guests Report all facility needs to the commanding officer Ensure all Center supplies and equipment are in usable condition; notify the supervisor of necessary replacements and repairs/repairs and arrange them while staying within budget constraints Keep logs and files of all incidents in the Center, filing insurance or Safe From Harm reports with appropriate persons/departments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience and/or training may be considered in place of education requirements
Experience serving in youth or adult ministry with increasing levels of responsibility
experience providing program leadership to achieve program goals and objectives
experience serving in faith-based, social services organizations preferred
Strong personal commitment to upholding and promoting the mission of The Salvation Army
Passion for seeing the integration of faith and services in a community setting
Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
Communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Salvation Army, fosters team relationships, and effectively communicates information
Interpersonal skills that can engage others, encourage commitment to objectives, and resolve problems
Attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies as they relate to project management
Flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn
Understanding of Corps/Community Center programming and how both are used to provide ministry outreach to the community
Knowledge of Salvation Army programs for all age groups and how they relate to the spiritual formation of individuals
Knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher; MS Project and MS Access)
Driving is required. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Nice To Haves

experience serving in faith-based, social services organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach
Support and promote the ministry of the Eastside Corps through all ministry programs, but specifically its youth programs including Sunday School and Worship Services
Oversee the creation of enrichment curriculum and daily schedules for both programs, focusing on educational, recreational, and social-emotional outcomes
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for all after-school and summer day camp programming, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and community needs
Recruit, train, and supervise program staff, fostering a high-quality, safe, and engaging environment for participants
Serve as liaison to the corps pastoral care team
Assist with special events as needed
Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Association Committee
Collaborate with Family Advocate at the local elementary school
Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Crime Committee
Recruit, screen, interview, and make recommendations for hire, termination, and other staffing adjustments of Community Center staff
Participate in budget preparations as needed
Adhere to the Army's financial policies; makes equipment and supplies purchases as approved, processes budget requests, and monitors program revenues and expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limitations
Record and report volunteer and community service worker hours; communicates program needs for volunteers
Oversee the gathering and reporting of monthly Community Center statistical reports
Promote safety for all Center program participants and spectators by monitoring program areas to identify safety concerns with facilities, equipment, and the behavior of guests
Report all facility needs to the commanding officer
Ensure all Center supplies and equipment are in usable condition; notify the supervisor of necessary replacements and repairs/repairs and arrange them while staying within budget constraints
Keep logs and files of all incidents in the Center, filing insurance or Safe From Harm reports with appropriate persons/departments