Job Description

Job Objective : Responsible for The Salvation Army’s work in the Red Shield, County of Ellis, KS and all activities that it entails.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for all office and administrative duties involved in operation of the Red Shield service center and supervise volunteers
• Maintain all records and statistical information using appropriate database as required by the Service Extension Department
• Coordinate all special / seasonal assistance programs as approved by the Service Extension Department. Including but not limited to Christmas Fundraising, Fan Drive, and Summer Fundraisers
• Responsible for recruitment, orientation, supervision of volunteers and Advisory Council members to help carry out the work of The Salvation Army in the community
• Act as liaison between The Salvation Army and the local community and other agencies.
• Present a positive image of The Salvation Army and be available for public relations appearances and service on its behalf
• Work with Service Extension Field Consultant to develop, maintain, and increase income from the service area
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Field Consultant and the Service Extension Department

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor degree preferred; Relevant experience, as determined by The Salvation Army, may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience : Business / office work, volunteer organization and supervision, leadership and team organization

Certifications / Licenses : None

Skills / Abilities :

• Interact with others with courtesy and tact
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner to meet tight deadlines
• Perform under stressful conditions
• Respond to situations in a calm and effective manner
• Complete projects on schedule
• Maintain confidentiality
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and employee manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and paperwork
• Effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to clients, community members
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in basic units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to operate office equipment and cash register

• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance

Supervisory Duties : Supervise seasonal employees, oversee and direct community volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Salvation Army policies and applicable laws.

• Physical Requirements : Include vision, speaking, and hearing; sitting, standing up to six hours per day, and walking; climbing and / or balancing;
• stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and / or crawling; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds;

both outdoor and indoor navigation of settings . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel : Occasional

Driving : Must possess a valid driver's license from Kansas. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Daily work is performed in a typical office environment; may require some weekend and evening work.

Event work may include indoor / outdoor venues and other public venues.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : 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 Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Last updated : 2024-05-21