Associate Director of Service Extension

The Salvation Army Midland Division Headquarters located in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for an Associate Director of Service Extension. This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army. In conjunction with the Divisional Director of Service Extension this position is responsible for the fund raising, marketing, management, planning, and implementation of program activities that will benefit the service extension units throughout the Midland Division. This position assists the Divisional Service Extension Director in providing support to the Service Extension units and their efforts to raise and distribute funds in accordance with the Salvation Army Mission.

This is a full-time exempt position.

The position is located at 1130 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Assists Divisional Service Extension Director in creating and implementing short-term and long-term strategic plans for the department and its units that promote financial and program development in accordance with the Salvation Army Mission and the Service Extension Vision.
2. Monitors unit goal productivity and identifies, creates, and provides appropriate resources, including engagement with current and prospective donors, for units to reach their financial and program goals as set by the Divisional Service Extension Director and each unit.
3. Develops and disseminates appropriate communications to all units, e.g. monthly newsletters, HQ communications, annual reports.
4. Conducts or coordinates Safe From Harm trainings to ensure 100% Safe From Harm compliance across the department.
5. Assists unit staff and volunteers in understanding and utilizing Register to Ring and other Salvation Army software/programs.
6. Builds and maintains professional relationships with all units through phone calls, emails, and occasional visits as needed.
7. Works with Emergency Disaster Services to develop response teams in strategic units throughout the division.
8. Assists Service Units in grant preparation, e.g., United Way, FEMA, and other potential funding sources.
9. Create and provides marketing resources to aid service extension units in volunteer recruitment, program involvement, and fundraising.
10. Understands and is able to assist with the preparation and submission of budgets and monthly reports as needed.
11. Coordinates appropriate contacts with the development fundraising staff.
12. Attend in-service seminars and conference as required.
13. Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.
14. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with unit adviser members, clients, co-workers and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers and supervisors.

The full job description is available upon interview.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises volunteers and staff in absence of the Divisional Director of Service Extension.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and at least 3 years related work experience. Will consider combination of education and experience.
• Technologically savvy and a strategic thinker.
• Volunteer management and/or supervisory experience.
• Position requires valid driver's license, ability to pass TSA MVR check, and reliable transportation.
• Must be a team player, self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Ability to work successfully under pressure and deadlines.

Skills

• Detail oriented, growth mindset, values continuous improvement, committed to excellence.
• Possess working knowledge and skill in computer software applications including Office 365, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and hard-working.

Travel: Requires frequent daytime travel throughout MO and Southern IL with occasional overnights.

Employee Status

FULL TIME: Normal work hours will be determined with supervisor; however, occasional extended hours and other workdays may be required.

Realizing that The Salvation Army is part of the Christian church, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and project a positive image to others. This includes appearance as well as verbal communications and other behaviors. It should be clearly understood that nothing less will be accepted.