Impact Director - Social Justice & City Mission

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Mission-driven team environment

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Director of the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead strategic initiatives across the Central Territory. You will partner with territorial leadership to develop programs, educate communities, and build partnerships that advance justice, human dignity, and city mission goals.

Responsibilities include program design, training, grant development, and coordination with internal divisions and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Three years of experience in public relations, social work, grants/government contracts, project management.
• Extensive experience in social justice/city mission and working with marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Social Justice + City Mission and provide leadership.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate social justice and city mission programs and campaigns.
• Educate the Territory on The Salvation Army’s calling to social justice.
• Oversee daily operations and manage interns and staff.
• Coordinate funding opportunities and grant applications.
• Represent The Salvation Army with external partners.
• Track program activities and measure impact.
• Travel occasionally for territory and national meetings.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Public speaking

Project management

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Social justice programming experience

Cross-cultural collaboration

Policy/advocacy awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks a Director of the Center for Social Justice + City Mission to lead strategic initiatives across the Central Territory. You will partner with territorial leadership to develop programs, educate communities, and build partnerships that advance justice, human dignity, and city mission goals.

Responsibilities include program design, training, grant development, and coordination with internal divisions and external partners.