Director, Center for Social Justice & City Mission

Mykroc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Professional growth & career dev.

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in the Central Territory seeks a Director for the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead programs, build partnerships, and educate staff and volunteers on social justice and city mission initiatives.

You will work with territorial leadership to develop strategies addressing human rights, trafficking awareness, gender equity, immigration, racial justice, and community empowerment, while ensuring program quality and impact.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in public relations, social work, grants/government contracts, project management and youth/young-adult Christian leadership development.
• Extensive experience in social justice/city mission and work with marginalized populations is preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that produces the required skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Social Justice + City Mission (CSJ+CM) and provide leadership for the Center.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate social justice and city mission programs and campaigns.
• Oversee daily CSJ+CM operations and supervise interns and staff.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies, faith-based organizations, and community partners.
• Represent The Salvation Army with federal and state agencies and other partners.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Grant writing

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in practical theology/ministry

Intercultural studies

Psychology

Public policy

Public health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army in the Central Territory seeks a Director for the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead programs, build partnerships, and educate staff and volunteers on social justice and city mission initiatives.

You will work with territorial leadership to develop strategies addressing human rights, trafficking awareness, gender equity, immigration, racial justice, and community empowerment, while ensuring program quality and impact.