Resource Development Assistant

Position:  Resource Development Assistant     

Department:  Harrisburg – Resource Development Services

Availability of Position:  ASAP

Schedule: 40 hours/week / Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Resource Development Administrator  

Salary and Grade:  $30.00 per hour / 78

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!

Position Overview: 

The Resource Development Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events and communications efforts for The Salvation Army Harrisburg. This role assists the Special Events and Communications Coordinator with event logistics, donor engagement, and administrative tasks to ensure successful and impactful events.

This position requires the utmost confidentiality and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environme. This position is in-person (not remote or hybrid) Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility required to accommodate for special events during the evenings or weekends.

Description of Position: 

The Seasonal Resource Development Assistant supports The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Corps in advancing its fundraising and community engagement efforts. This position plays a key role in the planning and execution of special events, with a primary focus on the annual Shoe Strut fundraiser and silent auction. Responsibilities include event logistics, donor stewardship, auction coordination, administrative support, and community outreach, helping to create exceptional experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests.

Working closely with the Development team, this position assists with communications, recordkeeping, promotional materials, and event-day operations while supporting the overall mission and ministry of The Salvation Army. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As a representative of The Salvation Army, the successful candidate is expected to support and uphold the mission and values of the organization, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, respect, and a servant's heart in all interactions. This position contributes to The Salvation Army's mission of meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.

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.

Requirements:  

• Associates degree or 2-3 years of equivalent professional experience in events, communications, fundraising, or related field preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess good interpersonal relationship skills, including professional phone and in-person etiquette
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Experience with data management, mail merges, and administrative processes preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaborately as a part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support projects of varying scale
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• 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. 

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter 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.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/13/26.

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. 2641