Community Outreach & Program Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Child Development, Childcare, Community Programs, Distribution Services, Driver's License, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, People Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Property Management, Recreation, Rentals, Statistical Programming Languages, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
2 days ago

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Community Outreach & Program Coordinator is responsible for leadership, oversight, development and improvement of all community center programs, including supervision of staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Promote, participate in, and evaluate community center programs and initiatives for community outreach
  • Develop curriculum, recreation, and other activities
  • Partner with outside groups for programming
  • Connect families to the ministry of The Salvation Army through events and available programs
  • Maintain accurate and statistics for all programs
  • Provide accurate community center reports to local groups and organizations as directed
  • Maintain various community center databases and generate any related correspondence
  • Supervise community center staff to ensure that the community center area is cleaned and maintained in a timely manner.
  • Oversee set up, tear down and clean up for rentals and programs
  • Coordinate with Corps Administrative Assistant to manage building usage
  • Responsible for the processing and distribution of community center correspondence, memos, and reports as needed
  • Drive a 12-passenger van to transport program participants (children/adults)
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in any major with 12 semester hours in child care or child care development, 2 semester hours or 3 CEU's in Child Care Administration, plus 480 hours of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Experience directing youth and/or senior programs preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Understand and adhere to professional ethics and boundaries

Computer Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeurs' driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or ability to obtain chauffeurs' within 90 days
  • Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
  • Employees will submit evidence that they have been tested and are free of communicable tuberculosis, dated within 1 year.

About the Company

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The Salvation Army USA