What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Community Engagement Coordinator
Department/Location: Resource Development – Harrisburg
Availability of Position: Immediately
Schedule: Full Time, In Person, Flexibility Required for Special Events, Presentations, etc
Reporting Relationship: Resource Development Officer, Corps Officer
Salary Grade: 11 Exempt
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!
Responsibilities
Description of Position:
The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) will manage volunteer operations, foster community engagement, oversee social media efforts, and coordinate seasonal programs. This role involves developing, promoting, and managing volunteer opportunities at The Salvation Army Harrisburg (TSA), ensuring successful recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers to support TSA’s mission and initiatives. The CEC will also create strategic volunteer initiatives aimed at engaging local businesses and families. Additionally, this position requires the creative representation of TSA's programs and services across various social media platforms to garner support for the mission. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excel in building relationships with volunteers and community partners, and be deeply committed to advancing TSA's programs and goals.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ experience in communications, event planning, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing teams
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing and coordinating complex projects and programs
- Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory.
- Self-motivated and exhibit strong initiative.
- Entrepreneurial in generating and implanting new ideas and alternative solutions.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills required in Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior database experience required.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task with ease and confidence.
- Enjoy public speaking.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also able to work independently.
- Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company.
- Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
No phone calls please.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 4/1/25
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army will not hire any applicant for employment if the criminal background check reveals a conviction (or a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendre) for any sexual or violent crime. This policy is intended to help ensure safety in Salvation Army workplaces.
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. 2376
