What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region?
Description of Position:
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers a truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that include holidays, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
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.
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 send, email or fax your resume along with a cover letter including salary requirements to:
Toni Mark, Resource Development Officer Email: Toni.Mark@USE.SalvationArmy.org
Fax: 717-231-3650 Location: The Salvation Army, 506 S. 29th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 Please, no calls.