Community Outreach Director @ Eastside

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach Director provides outreach and leadership for community ministries and gym activities, helping move community members from limited involvement to participation in The Salvation Army’s programs and corps. The role supports the Eastside Corps, especially its youth programs, and develops and oversees enrichment curriculum, schedules, after-school programming, and summer day camps aligned with organizational mission and community needs. The Director collaborates with neighborhood organizations and a local elementary school, and administers Community Center staffing, budgets, reporting, supplies, equipment, safety, and incident records. The position supervises program staff, volunteers, and community service workers. Work takes place in an office and community center, as well as in the community, with some outdoor work; evening and occasional weekend work is required. Attendance at church services and related activities is required. Driving for Salvation Army business is required, subject to the organization’s Fleet Safety Program approval.

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 teamwork, and communicates information effectively.
Interpersonal skills to engage others, encourage commitment to objectives, and resolve problems.
Attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies related to project management.
Flexible approach and willingness to learn.
Understanding of Corps and Community Center programming and how they provide ministry outreach.
Knowledge of Salvation Army programs for all age groups and their relationship 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.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including vision, hearing, and speaking; participating in indoor and outdoor activities; standing for long periods; walking, running, bending, reaching; and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be available.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

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 programs, especially youth programs including Sunday School and worship services.
Oversee development of enrichment curriculum and daily schedules for programs, with educational, recreational, and social-emotional outcomes in focus.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for after-school and summer day camp programming, aligned with organizational mission and community needs.
Recruit, train, and supervise program staff to foster a high-quality, safe, and engaging participant environment.
Serve as liaison to the corps pastoral care team.
Assist with special events as needed.
Serve on the Northeast Neighborhood Association Committee and Northeast Neighborhood Crime Committee.
Collaborate with the Family Advocate at the local elementary school.
Recruit, screen, interview, and recommend hiring, termination, and other staffing adjustments for Community Center staff.
Participate in budget preparation as needed; make approved purchases, process budget requests, and monitor program revenues and expenses in accordance with Army financial policies and budget limits.
Record and report volunteer and community service worker hours, and communicate program volunteer needs.
Oversee gathering and reporting of monthly Community Center statistical reports.
Monitor program areas and identify safety concerns involving facilities, equipment, or guest behavior.
Report facility needs to the commanding officer.
Ensure Center supplies and equipment are usable, report replacement and repair needs to the supervisor, and arrange repairs within budget constraints.
Maintain logs and files of Center incidents and submit insurance or Safe From Harm reports to appropriate persons or departments.
Attend church services and related activities, including youth ministry, music school, and corps council.
Drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business when approved through the Fleet Safety Program.