Service Center Coordinator Susanville, CA

Service Center Coordinator - Full Time - Susanville, CA

Job Category: Social Services

Requisition Number: SERVI
023276

• Posted:
  February 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $18.50 USD per hour

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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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

Through the operation of the Service Center, this position will develop and maintain a ministry of service and actively promote the structure and identity of The Salvation Army and its mission. The Coordinator will manage and supervise The Salvation Army's daily social service assistance programs within their community. They will work with their Field Representative to create and oversee an Advisory Board, interact and present to various community groups, and recruit and retain volunteers.

The Coordinator will work with their Field Representative to seek funding sources through grants, local fundraising events, annual kettle campaigns and other sources as identified. They will coordinate and supervise special events throughout the year, such as Back to School and Christmas distributions, camping programs, and newly identified programs.

• Represent The Salvation Army within the faith-based community.
• Provide assistance within the guidelines of The Salvation Army, including referrals to other faith-based resources as needed.
• Produce and process office correspondence, including letters, emails, and mass mailings.
• Maintain and inventory 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.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, assisting the caller with information, referrals and appointments as needed.
• 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, but not limited to, holiday food & toys, back to school and summer camp for children and adults.
• Organize and maintain an ongoing pantry of food items within guidelines.
• Develop resources to ensure donations of food items.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers to assist with the center programs and special events.
• Recruit, develop and maintain an active Advisory Board.
• Assist Field Representative with identifying and applying for local sources of grants, in-kind donations and other income to ensure the financial stability of the Service Center.
• Assist Field Representative and Service Extension staff in maintaining documentation and reports as needed for each funding source.
• Organize and supervise annual fundraising events, including a kettle campaign.
• Ensure that all paperwork involving donations of cash and gift‑in‑kind items is complete according to policy.
• Work with the Public Relations Director and the Field Representative to properly promote programs and respond to questions from the public on various media platforms.
• Act as The Salvation Army representative for the local community.
• Submit copies of all public relations interviews, newspaper stories, and other materials to the Divisional Headquarters, ensuring any required paperwork is complete and on file.
• Seek out sources of non‑cost publicity for the center and its activities, maintaining positive media relationships.
• Attend meetings and present program information to volunteer groups, local churches, service clubs, businesses, community meetings, and others.
• Assist in the work and ministry of EDS as needed.
• Travel is necessary including local…