What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Manager position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Regional Manager
Department: Service Extension
Location: Cumberland (Home Office)
Availability of Position: Immediate
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Full- Time
Reporting Relationship: Director of Service Extension Department
Salary Grade: $58,656.00 per year; 12 Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Position Overview: The Regional Manager (RM) provides support and management to staff and volunteers of the Service Extension programs and fund raising in assigned regions.
Description of Position: The Service Extension Representative is responsible for providing leadership in establishing and maintaining fundraising efforts for each Service Unit in their region, in collaboration with Community Relations & Development when appropriate. This role includes monitoring existing Service Extension Programs, ensuring strict adherence to internal controls on funds, vehicles, wills, and other legal documents, and serving as a liaison between Service Units and Divisional Headquarters staff. The representative will recruit, train, and develop new committee chairpersons, members, and volunteers, as well as personally visit all Service Units within their assigned area. Additional responsibilities include assisting with annual budget development, ensuring effective marketing and public relations activities, and providing resources and materials to support community programs. The role also involves assisting in the development and implementation of new programs, identifying opportunities for systemic improvements, and attending Service Unit meetings and regional events. The representative will actively participate in United Way meetings and community service groups, maintain accurate records, and train volunteers in proper record-keeping. Supporting divisional responses and large-scale events, exercising sound judgment, and performing other related duties as assigned are essential to this position.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must be willing to establish and maintain a dedicated office at home.
- Active in local Community Service Organization and/or Church Organization
- Requires a High School Diploma, Bachelor's preferred, with at least 3 years of related work experience.
- Must be willing and able to travel and have valid driver’s license with approval to drive a Salvation Army vehicle is required.
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
- Meet the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153, including the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
- Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter with your salary requirements as instructed below:
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 7/22/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
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.
Requisition No.2438
Salary : $58,656
