Director, Community Outreach & Youth Programs

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Community Ministry Director to provide outreach and leadership for all community ministries and gym activities. This role moves individuals from uninvolved community members to engaged participants in Salvation Army programs and corps.

You will liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach, recruit and supervise staff, oversee after-school and summer programs, and ensure safety and adherence to budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience in youth or adult ministry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience serving in faith-based, social services organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach.
• Oversee enrichment curriculum and daily schedules for youth programs and after-school/summer day camp.
• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers.
• Monitor safety and facility needs; ensure budget adherence.
• Record and report program hours and monthly center statistics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Publisher

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Community Ministry Director to provide outreach and leadership for all community ministries and gym activities. This role moves individuals from uninvolved community members to engaged participants in Salvation Army programs and corps.

You will liaison between Corps ministries and Community Outreach, recruit and supervise staff, oversee after-school and summer programs, and ensure safety and adherence to budget.