Director of Special Projects SC​/OC - Center Applied Research and Innovation; CARI

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.

The Director of Special Projects (D-SP) works closely with the Managing Director to research, plan, implement, and liaison CARI special projects in Orange County in a manner consistent with The Salvation Army's mission. The D-SP will also help review and source funding contracts between agencies, cities and The Salvation Army. This position will develop strategies to scale CARI's unique program impact within the community.

This position will bridge the gap between our high-impact social research and new program designs and the funding/partnership ecosystems (government, private sector, and foundations) that make them possible.

Salary Range: $100,

• Drive successful leadership, management, and execution of assigned short-term special projects(s), including those with a priority focus on the support and performance enhancement of the Anaheim Emergency Shelter.
• Revenue Diversification:
  Identify and secure non-traditional revenue streams, especially grants, fee-for-service models, government contracts, and social enterprise opportunities.
• Proposal Leadership:
  Lead the development of complex, multi-stakeholder proposals and pitches that articulate CARI's unique value proposition and social impact.
• Strategic Alliance Building:
  Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with community stakeholders, policy makers, and corporate partners to create "win-win" collaborations.
• Market Intelligence:
  Monitor the social services landscape to identify emerging needs, legislative changes, and funding shifts that impact our mission.
• Mission Alignment:
  Ensure every new partnership or revenue stream is strictly aligned with our core values and programmatic integrity.
• Understand TSA policies and procedures and ensure compliance as required by TSA and local/federal agencies. Consult with CARI and Special Project sites to regularly review, create, and update Policies and Procedures as operational needs dictate.
• Represent, at the direction of the Managing Director, CARI and TSA in relevant coalitions, policy discussions, city and/or community meetings and advocacy settings to enhance TSA visibility and increase strategic collaborative opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect information needed to draft and finalize contracts involving social services programs and initiatives in OC, incorporating necessary terms and conditions to meet the needs of the organization and its clients.
• Conduct needs assessments when needed.
• Perform other assignments/duties as assigned.

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax, and telephone. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

By virtue of its direct contact with, and representation to people who engage in Salvation Army programs, people who demonstrate an understanding of The Salvation Army's Christian mission are required for this position.

• Advanced Degree:
  Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on social impact, or Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in administration/macro-practice preferred.
• Continuous Learning:
  Certifications in Social Impact Strategy, Project Management (PMP), or Human-Centered Design.

• Strategic Growth Track Record: 7-10 years of experience in business development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), or high-level nonprofit management. Should have a proven history of moving projects from "pilot" to "permanent."
• Cross-Sector
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working across the "triple helix"
  -interacting with government agencies, private corporations, and the nonprofit sector.
• Innovation Leadership:
  Experience in an R&D or "Innovation Lab" environment where they have designed, tested, and scaled new service delivery models.
• Revenue Diversification:
  Specific experience in securing diverse funding streams beyond traditional grants, such as social impact bonds, fee-for-service contracts, or…