Community Center Coordinator; Fort Wayne

Community Center Coordinator

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.

Salary Range Starting at: $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.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the daily oversight of activities for Community Center.
• Work collaboratively, and in support with program directors, and community collaborators who operate within the community center, to ensure success of program.
• Be willing and able to communicate the needs and success of the Community Center to schools, service clubs and/or media.
• Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating community center staff and volunteers.
• Assist in evaluating Community Center programs, reassessing the population for changes in demographics, interests, and needs as it relates 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 Community Center programs, and facility usage.
• Assist 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 community center 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 at all times which demonstrate a 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 which follow all SFH guidelines.
• Assist with Christmas efforts as needed; including but not limited to, bell ringer scheduling, driving, counting kettles, overseeing drivers and assisting with toy distribution efforts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Education :
High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Background Checks :
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience:

Experience in office and administration preferred, experience working with the public,…