Job Description
The Salvation Army 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.
Job Objective:
As the Senior Services Coordinator you will develop a comprehensive strategy to integrate a broad array of senior programming across program departments and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of programing initiatives for the Salvation Army Kroc Center ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.
What You Will Do:

• In cooperation with various program department staff, schedule, develop curriculum, and implement senior programming throughout the Kroc Center
• Work with the Membership Department to coordinate the recruitment and retention of senior members and guests, especially through third-party senior wellness incentive programs- and work to maximize utilization for consistent revenue.
• Track outcomes and evaluate effectiveness and sustainability of senior programming using approved systems and processes
• Cultivate strong relationship with external partners, vendors to support collaborative initiatives and expand programming opportunities.
• Coordinate the planning and scheduling of programming activities, ensuring timely delivery
• Conduct regular assessments of programming initiative to evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, social work or public health or equivalent experience
Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience working with seniors citizens or in programming and event coordination
Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment.
Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervision of volunteers and program attendants
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: As Needed
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a office setting/community center.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Additional Information
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Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need.
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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
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include
  
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
  • Pension contributions (currently 5.25% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  • Vesting begins after five years of re-employment; full vesting occurs after ten years of employment
  • The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.

• Paid Time Off
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
  
  • Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
  
  • The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive (1) personal day this year, and (2) personal days per calendar year thereafter.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.