Program Outreach Coordinator

The Salvation Army; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The Salvation Army State College Service Center is seeking a Program Outreach Coordinator to assist the Regional Manager and staff with ongoing community programs and fundraising events.

The part-time role (20–29 hours/week) offers an opportunity to engage with the local community, coordinate volunteers, and help plan events. Prior administrative experience and proficiency with MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent; clerical experience preferred.
• Must have MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media familiarity.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• As a Mandated Reporter, complete PA Act 153 training within 30 days of employment; recurrent every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Red Kettle Fundraising Campaign, manage sponsorships and volunteers.
• Assist Regional Manager and Caseworker to support annual programs (camp recruitment, Back-To-School events, coats, etc.).
• Engage with local businesses and community organizations to promote The Salvation Army State College Service Center.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Creative

Driver's license

Social media

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Office equipment

Job description

Overview

Position: Program Outreach Coordinator

Department: Service Extension

Location: 3060 Enterprise Drive, Suite 142, State College, PA 16801

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time + (20-29 hours/week)

Reporting Relationship: Regional Manager

Salary and Grade: $15.00 per hour; 73 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

The Program/Outreach Coordinator will support the Salvation Army State College Service Center. In this role, you will assist / collaborate with the Regional Manager and Caseworker/Program Facilitator to support ongoing annual programs such as camp recruitment, Back-To-School assistance events, Coats for the Kids events. A significant aspect will involve coordinating the Red Kettle Fundraising Campaign, entailing sponsorship and volunteer management, engaging with businesses, and overseeing bell ringing logistics. You will foster community connections by partnering with local organizations and businesses to promote The Salvation Army State College Service Center. You will maintain social Media presence that is related to the service center and its activities. You will contribute to various fundraising and community events, assist with correspondence and mailings related to the red kettle campaign, and engage in approved projects under the guidance of the Regional Manager. Your comprehensive efforts will play a pivotal role in amplifying the center's positive impact within the community and providing valuable assistance where needed. Additionally, this position performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent with clerical experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, organized, creative.
• Computer skills and knowledge of how to use various computer programs: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and social media.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination