Community Center Coordinator; Fort Wayne

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

$42,000.00

As the Community Center Coordinator, you will provide leadership and accountability for managing all aspects of the corps community center ministries. You will assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive portfolio of all community programs, which includes coordinating activities, facility space, and community center schedule. Additionally, there will be engagement of community relations, marketing, and departmental resource/budget management. All duties and responsibilities will be performed while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

• Manage the daily oversight of activities for the Community Center.
• Work collaboratively with program directors and community collaborators to ensure success of program.
• Communicate the needs and success of the Community Center to schools, service clubs, and media.
• Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating community center staff and volunteers.
• Assist in evaluating Community Center programs and reassessing the population for changes in demographics, interests, and needs in relation to program growth and sustainability.
• Develop, implement, and update promotional plans for programs to ensure maximum member and community participation.
• Coordinate the Community Center schedule with all programs and facility usage.
• Assist with facility rentals, payments, and appropriate staffing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures in all activities/events/programs and ensure appropriate risk management procedures are utilized at all times.
• Maintain all program registration forms, documents, and computer databases.
• Maintain computer-based calendars and descriptions; remain abreast of technology and software updates and their application in this setting.
• Maintain collegial communication with divisional headquarters.
• Engage in actions and communications that demonstrate commitment to the success of The Fort Wayne Corps and community center.
• Provide a role model example for staff, members, and participants in ethical decision‑making, personal leadership, respectful communication, and sensitivity to difference/diversity.
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to the well‑being and personal development of all people, regardless of their identity or background.
• Be supportive of and exemplify the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Ensure an environment, ministries and services that welcome families and persons of all ages and ethnicities.
• Ensure a healthy, safe and productive environment for ministries that follows all SFH guidelines.
• Assist with Christmas efforts as needed; including but not limited to scheduling bell ringers, driving, counting kettles, overseeing drivers and assisting with toy distribution efforts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Position requires a background check to be completed; all results will be reviewed.

Experience in office and administration preferred, experience working with the public, must have people skills.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
• Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
• CPR and first aid certifications.

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate electronically, verbally, and in writing are essential.
• Ability to write reports,…