Director, Social Justice & City Mission

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Director of the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead nationwide initiatives, develop programs, partnerships, and education to advance social justice and city mission efforts in the Central Territory. This role oversees staff, manages grants, and represents the organization publicly.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work across agencies and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields; Master’s preferred.
• Three years of experience in public relations, social work, grants, or program development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and program development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CSJ+CM and educate the Territory on social justice initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and campaigns.
• Build partnerships with churches and community organizations.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Public speaking

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant fields)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a Director of the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead nationwide initiatives, develop programs, partnerships, and education to advance social justice and city mission efforts in the Central Territory. This role oversees staff, manages grants, and represents the organization publicly.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with Master’s preferred, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work across agencies and communities.