Kroc Executive Director (8727)

The Salvation Army; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

403B Tax-Deferred Annuity

Supplemental Insurance Available

Employee Kroc Membership and MORE!

Job summary

The Salvation Army Greenville Kroc Center in Greenville, SC is seeking a seasoned operations leader to direct the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and its properties. You will oversee staff, safety, budgets, and program performance, reporting to the Center Administrator.

Ideal candidate holds a BA in public administration or related field with extensive nonprofit leadership experience, including multi-staff management and strategic planning, ensuring mission alignment and operational

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree in public administration or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a significant national non-profit educational, religious, recreational, athletic or entertainment facility; minimum of five (5) years prior experience managing multiple disciplined professional staff and directing overall operations.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities in assigned areas and business functions to optimize operational efficiency and budget development.
• Develop a strategic plan to advance TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission and objectives.
• Provides calm and consistent leadership in security and crisis situations; informs leadership of serious situations and requests assistance as needed.
• Ensures teamwork and collaboration with all partnering entities.
• Prepares an annual report for the Center Advisory Board and the community.
• Works with the Director of Development on marketing and public relations efforts.
• Meets with Chief Accountant and Kroc Administrator to set priorities for repairs and equipment replacement.
• Collaborates with other on-site directors and TSA Department Heads to resolve issues.

Education

BA degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: NSC-Greenville SC KROC - GREENVILLE, SC 29601
• Job Category: Recreation
• Location: The Salvation Army Greenville Kroc Center-Greenville
• Position Type: Exempt

About this opportunity

Provides operational direction and management support for the overall TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and related properties under the direction of The Salvation Army Administrator (Officer); provides leadership and overall direction to staff; maintains safety of the facilities, children, staff and volunteers; ensures compliance with The Salvation Army policies and TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission objectives to optimize financial and service performance.

Key responsibilities

• Directs activities in assigned areas and business functions to optimize operational efficiency (i.e. development and implementation of budgets); leads in development of fiscally sound programs; leads in the recommended hiring, discipline, review, rewarding and termination of TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center staff; oversees staff scheduling to ensure appropriate personnel levels; implements and enforces facilities, child safety and maintenance policies; evaluates and directs venues/business to ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policy and TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission objectives and to optimize financial and service performance.
• Develop a strategic plan to advance TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission and objectives.
• Provides calm and consistent leadership in the areas of security and crisis situations; maintains professional attitude and approach to problem solving at all times; informs the Kroc Administrator/Area Coordinator of serious situations and requests assistance from the Kroc Administrator /Area Coordinator as needed.
• Ensures teamwork and collaboration with all partnering entities.
• Prepares an annual report for The Salvation Army, TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Advisory Board, and the community.
• Works closely with the Director of Development in coordinating marketing and public relation efforts.
• Meets regularly with Chief Accountant and Kroc Administrator to participate in setting priorities and recommendations for repairs, remodeling, and replacement of facility equipment.
• Works in a cooperative manner with other on-site directors of Kroc programs as well as other offsite TSA Department Heads/managers; discussing and resolving any problems that may be occurring within the facilities in programs they operate.
• Become a highly visible community leader; promoting TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission, services, and programs.

What we are looking for in you

• Minimum of BA degree in public administration or related field, And
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a significant national non-profit educational, religious, recreational, athletic or entertainment facility; minimum of five (5) years prior experience managing multiple disciplined professional staff and directing overall operations, Or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid South Carolina State Driver’s License
• Clear Driving record as determined by motor vehicle report required by The Salvation Army.
• Valid certification as an instructor for Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency First Aid, CPR (including infant), AED Supplement and Lifeguard instruction

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects ( less than 25lbs ) 5 - 10% of work time.

Ability to perform frequent walking and or/standing, relieved by periods of sitting.

Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in a safe and compliant manner.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403B Tax-Deferred Annuity
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Employee Kroc Membership and MORE!

Why Work for Us

The Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good " for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity.

Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Submittal Period

October 8, 2026 - October 22, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.