What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at The Salvation Army?
Title Program Assistant
Location Ladore
Reports To Program Coordinator
Availability 2 positions 1) May 25, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026 2) Aug. 3, 2026 - Oct. 16, 2026
Schedule PT , mostly Tue-Thu. Schedule may vary anytime between 800 am - 800 pm, rare weekend.
Salary and Grade $15.00 per hour; 73
Position Overview Assist with planning, preparing and the implementation of Senior Program activities
Description of Position
Requirements
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http//internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Prospective employees can apply online at http//careers.salvationarmy.org.
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.
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 4/14/26.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Requisition No. 2596
Location Ladore
Reports To Program Coordinator
Availability 2 positions 1) May 25, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026 2) Aug. 3, 2026 - Oct. 16, 2026
Schedule PT , mostly Tue-Thu. Schedule may vary anytime between 800 am - 800 pm, rare weekend.
Salary and Grade $15.00 per hour; 73
Position Overview Assist with planning, preparing and the implementation of Senior Program activities
Description of Position
- Assist with program set ups as needed.
- Assist with implementation of Ladore Senior Program.
- Lead small group activities as needed.
- Lead full group activities i.e. MC Talent Show as needed.
- Cover for the Program Coordinator in their absence.
- Conduct property tours
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must love working with people.
- Valid PA driver’s license
- Experience working with older adults and older adult programming.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
- Excellent communication skills
- Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
- Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http//internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Prospective employees can apply online at http//careers.salvationarmy.org.
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.
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 4/14/26.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Requisition No. 2596
Salary : $15