Service Center Coordinator

Location

Cottonwood, AZ

Full-time, 40‑hour week with flexible scheduling to meet community needs.

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

Through the operation of the Service Center, this role will develop and maintain service delivery and actively promote the structure and identity of The Salvation Army and its mission. The coordinator will manage and supervise daily social service assistance programs within their community, work with the Divisional Service Extension Director to create and oversee an Advisory Council, interact with and present to various community groups, recruit, manage, and retain volunteers, seek funding sources through grants, local fundraising events, annual kettle campaigns and other identified sources, and coordinate and supervise special events throughout the year such as Back to School and Christmas distributions, camping programs, and newly identified programs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum 3 years of office management and social services experience required.
• Knowledge of The Salvation Army and its organizational structure is preferred.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Able to maintain a non‑judgemental attitude, professional approach, and boundaries with clients.
• Able to handle crisis/emergency services for the homeless and to utilize crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to assess at‑risk participants and situations.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client data.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and TEAMS preferred.
• Position requires the use of a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Must maintain an AZ driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance with a clean driving record.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to track and present accurate information.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a rapidly changing work environment and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Maintain a good rapport and communication with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
• Complete TSA Fleet, Protect the Mission, and Anti‑Harassment e‑training within the first 5 days of employment.

• Represent The Salvation Army within the assigned geographical locale.
• Provide assistance within the guidelines of The Salvation Army, including referrals to other resources as needed.

• Produce and process office correspondence, including but not limited to emails and mailings.
• Maintain inventory of all Salvation Army equipment and supplies, including the ordering of office supplies.
• Keep and compile accurate records ensuring that reporting and record‑keeping follow policy and procedure.
• Work in conjunction with the Divisional Service Extension Director, the Divisional Social Service Director, and the Divisional Statistician to ensure the accurate recording of all delivered services.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, assisting the caller with information, referrals, and appointments.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe office and storeroom environment.

• Interview and assist clients within the guidelines of each assistance program, referring to other resources as needed and maintaining records according to procedures.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with other community agencies and resources to ensure knowledge of their programs to provide referrals and avoid duplication of services.
• Seek, obtain, and maintain vendor relationships to assist clients.
• Develop, coordinate, and participate in seasonal distributions including holiday food and toys, back‑to‑school, and summer…