Director of Ministry & Operations

The Salvation Army

Position Description

Galesburg - 360 Life Center

Position Title: Director of Ministry and Operations

Report To: Service Extension & 360 Life Center Operations Director

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver's license.

Education: Bachelor's degree in related course of study preferred, significant experience may be considered in lieu of.

Experience: Three to five years of leadership experience highly encouraged. Proven experience with social service, marketing and development, knowledge and experience with grants and related budgets.

Skills:

• Spiritual Ministry
• Proficiency in accounting knowledge and the ability to follow generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage projects successfully.
• Team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Must have an interest and ability to work with other staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications, Internet and Social Media platforms.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The incumbent of this position must be willing to become familiar with and support the mission of The Salvation Army:

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 Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Summary:

The 360 Life Center Director for The Salvation Army Galesburg will leverage the full potential of the Army in Knox County to positively impact them for Christ both practically and spiritually, especially those impacted by poverty. This will be done by building a 360 Life Center team that engages community partners through inspired collaborations. This person will understand every aspect of the 360 Team and communicate the story to the community.

Responsibilities:

• Creates a spiritual expression of the Salvation Army through Bible Studies, Live Stream services and Disaster Service Emotional and Spiritual Care Teams and is constantly looking for new ways to share the gospel and ministry of The Salvation Army.
• Actively engages in the community to have knowledge of on-going needs, program development and improvements to current assistance.
• Uses external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
• Prepares and gives presentations representing the community and Salvation Army needs and Communicate the Salvation Army story.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of all programs ensuring that programs comply with our mission and client needs. Understand the Pathway of Hope approach, and the ways that our grants, contracts, and social ministries activities live within that conceptual framework.
• Develops and manages program policies and performance accountability measures including United Way outcomes and social service standards.
• Networks and collaborates with other community partners, agencies.
• Coordinates and supervises assigned seasonal programs and seasonal fundraising.
• Researches and processes applications for available government and foundation grants.
• Assures compliance with grants and contracts.
• Expands local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and possible expansion of programing.
• Deepens and refines all aspects of communications - from our digital presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
• Expands the vision and impact of the Salvation Army.
• Plans, coordinates, instructs, supervises and evaluates the work performance of staff.
• Supports and encourages personnel and provides developmental opportunities.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Create a team that is built on trust and respect.
• Assumes responsibility for monthly statistical and in-kind donation reports.
• Reviews, approves and manages annual department budgets and submits to the 360 Life Center Operations Director.
• Works with PAC Property Project manager and Direct Supervisor to maintain the building and property at acceptable standards of safety and health.

Publicly represents The Salvation Army to the Continuum of Care and other current and potential partners such that the big-picture impact of the Salvation Army is clearly translated.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional and appropriate communication practices.
• Maintain compliance in The Salvation Army's "Safe from Harm" Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to the dedicated work of the 360 Life Center.

Position Ranking:

Regular Full Time, Exempt, $50,000 Annually

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

This Position is required to do light to moderate physical work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to remain stationary for some periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate, move, occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch, frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands as required in using standard office equipment and a PC. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. Individual must be able to frequently lift up to twenty pounds and occasionally up to forty pounds. The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level although at times it may become louder with children and seasonal activities. May need to work evenings and weekends.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.