Director of Southern Illinois Service Extension

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Marion, IL seeks a Southern Illinois Service Extension Director to lead fundraising, programming and mission alignment.

Responsibilities cover strategic planning, budgeting, donor engagement, staff/volunteer supervision, and serving as liaison to the advisory board. A related bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience is preferred, plus MS Office skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years’ related experience, or equivalent with at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; supports The Salvation Army mission.
• Familiarity with donor/volunteer databases and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan focusing on financial sustainability and missional alignment for Southern Illinois.
• Meet fundraising goals through corporate/private donors, Red Kettle, and grant funding opportunities.
• Develop and support Service Unit committees, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide operational oversight, maintain records, and manage procurement and services.
• Coordinate budget with Divisional Director and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Monitor programs and develop new community services to meet needs.
• Maintain relationships with Southern Illinois Service Extensions to advance the mission.
• Serve as staff contact for the advisory board and manage meeting agendas/minutes.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor database software

Volunteer database software

Job description

The Salvation Army Service Extension Unit located in Marion, Illinois, is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as the new Southern Illinois Service Extension Director. This is a salaried position that comes with a generous benefits package. Starting pay is $60,000 to $65,000 per year.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a strategic plan that focuses on financial sustainability and missional alignment for Southern Illinois Service Extension
• Responsible for meeting fundraising goals through corporate and private donor engagement, such as the Red Kettle Campaign, as well as grant funding opportunities
• Develop, engage and support current and new Service Unit committee members, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide operational oversight and leadership for the Southern Illinois Service Extension; ensuring business records are kept, policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to, and manage the procurement and maintenance of products and services
• Coordinate with Divisional Director of Service Extension on annual Southern Illinois budget preparation and review. Be fiscally responsible for the budgets.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of current programming and work with committee members and staff in developing new programming to meet community needs.
• Maintain relationships with Southern Illinois Service Extensions to further The Salvation Army’s mission throughout the Southern Illinois region.
• Serve as staff contact for the advisory board, working with the advisory board chair to set meeting agendas and advisory board goals, establish committees to the advisory board, maintain accurate minutes and advisory board records.

Minimum Qualifications

Related bachelor’s degree with four (4) years’ experience in related fields, or other combinations of education and experience with at least one year of supervisory experience. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, like working with others and support The Salvation Army mission. Must become familiar with all Salvation Army functions and programs supported by service extension. Team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of donor and volunteer database software is a plus. Requires a valid drivers’ license and pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report check.

Travel

Up to 15% travel in regional area.

Physical And Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment including using a computer, answering phones, etc. Must be capable of regularly lifting 20 pounds and sometimes up to 40 pounds. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. However, during a response to a disaster, the work environment will most likely reflect the affected area. Working outdoors will reflect seasonal weather, and the initial response could require intensive manual labor operations.