Field Representative (Mass Bay, Metrowest, North Shore)

Overview

The Salvation Army's Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Field Representative (Mass Bay, Metrowest, North Shore area) and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• 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
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Location: Mass Bay, Metrowest, North Shore

Hours/week: 35 hours per week

Exemption: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,437- $78,865 annually.

While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire within the $50,000- $56,000 range, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Field Representative is the liaison between The Salvation Army Service Extension Department and the volunteers, businesses, donors, potential donors and people in need in the area assigned. Increasing income in assigned areas including kettle income and new money income combined.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for assigned service units required.
• Submit required reports on time.
• Maintain all records in an organized and well maintain filing system.
• Attend staff, community and other meetings as requested.
• Coordinate through service unit committees all fundraising programs including kettles, letters to donors, special events, etc.
• Meet all fundraising goals inclusive of combined income goals.
• Meet with all active coalitions quarterly, more often as necessary, providing/receiving updates, and information on all changes
• Provide regular postings to the Department Facebook page
• Communicate with funding sources when necessary
• Fulfill speaking engagements promoting the visibility of The Salvation Army programs and services
• Provide educational and informational orientation to volunteers and donors when appropriate
• Take initiative to identify community needs and develop programs to address them
• Performs emergency assistance tasks, i.e., services to clients, special projects, and seasonal activities.
• Perform office and clerical duties when necessary.
• Is part of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster work as requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in communications and/or business

Work Experience:

• 2-4 years' experience in non-profit community preferred.
• Experience Fund raising for a non-profit
• Experience in recruiting/working with volunteers and/or volunteer groups

Other Qualifications:

• Highly motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs (kettle equipment, signs, etc)
• Must be cleared to drive personal vehicle for business purposes
• Must provide evidence of successful fund raising or significant increase in sales income
• Ability to use MS Office including Excel, Access and PowerPoint

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.