Director of Ministries & Operations
Job in
Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60901, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Salvation Army USA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, General Management, Operations Manager -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Job Description & How to Apply Below
North and Central Illinois Division
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Director of Ministries & Operations
LOCATION/DEPT:
Kankakee, IL 360 Life Center
REPORTS TO:
360 Life Center Operations Director
PEOPLE MANAGER:
Yes
FLSA CATEGORY:
Exempt, Full Time
PAY GRADE: 407
PAY RATE: $53,915-$64,698 Annually
WHO WE ARE
At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.
The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provide these services to people in need.
JOB SUMMARY
The 360 Life Center Director for The Salvation Army Kankakee will leverage the full potential to positively impact them for Christ both practically and spiritually, especially those impacted by poverty. This will be done by building a 360 Life Center team that engages community partners through inspired collaborations. This person will understand every aspect of the 360 Team and communicate the story to the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Creates a spiritual expression of the Salvation Army through local programming, Feeding Ministries, Bible Studies, Live Stream services and Disaster Service Emotional and Spiritual Care Teams and is constantly looking for new ways to share the gospel and ministry of The Salvation Army.
* Actively engages in the community to have knowledge of on-going needs, program development and improvements to current assistance.
* Uses external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
* Prepares and gives presentations representing the community and Salvation Army needs and Communicate the Salvation Army story.
* Analyzes the effectiveness of all programs ensuring that programs comply with our mission and client needs. Understand the Pathway of Hope approach, and the ways that our grants, contracts, and social ministries activities live within that conceptual framework.
* Develops and manages program policies and performance accountability measures including United Way outcomes and social service standards.
* Networks and collaborates with other community partners and agencies.
* Oversee the administration of community meals including the management of the Food Pantry program while managing internal operations and warehouse needs while maintaining local USDA & IDPH standards.
* Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). within efficient operations.
* Coordinate local Veteran needs in association with the structured and developed programs of NCI.
* Coordinates and supervises the seasonal programs and fundraising.
* Works in coordination with the Development team on a regular basis to coordinate events and fundraising.
* Research and processes applications for available government and foundation grants.
* Assures compliance with grants and contracts.
* Expands local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and possible expansion of programing.
* Deepens and refines all aspects of communications - from our digital presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
* Expands the vision and impact of The Salvation Army.
* Plans, coordinates, instructs, supervises and evaluates the work performance of staff.
* Supports and encourages personnel and provides developmental opportunities.
* Conducts regular staff meetings and in-service training.
* Create a team that is built on trust and respect.
* Assumes responsibility for monthly statistical and in-kind donation reports.
* Reviews, approves and manages annual department budgets and submits to the 360 Life Center Operations Director.
* Works with the CIAC Property Project manager to maintain the building and property at acceptable standards of safety and health.
* Works with the local Continuum of Care (COC).
* Coordinates public relations with the…
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