Community Center Coordinator (Fort Wayne)

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Starting at: $42,000.00

 Job Objective:

As the Community Center Coordinator, you will provide leadership and accountability for managing all aspects of the corps community center ministries. You will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive portfolio of all community programs, which includes coordinating activities, facility space, and community center schedule. Additionally, there will be engagement of community relations, marketing, and departmental resource/budget management. All duties and responsibilities will be performed while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

What You Will Do:

• Manage the daily oversight of activities for Community Center.


• Work collaboratively, and in support with program directors, and community collaborators who operate within the community center, to ensure success of program.


• Be willing and able to communicate the needs and success of the Community Center to schools, service clubs and/or media.


• Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating community center staff and volunteers.


• Assist in evaluating Community Center programs, reassessing the population for changes in demographics, interests, and needs as it relates to program growth and sustainability.


• Develop, implement and update promotional plans for programs to ensure maximum member and community participation.


• Coordinate the Community Center schedule with all Community Center programs, and facility usage.


• Assist facility rentals, payments, and appropriate staffing as needed.


• Ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures in all activities/events/programs and ensure appropriate risk management procedures are utilized at all times.


• Maintain all community center program registration forms, documents, and computer databases.


• Maintain computer-based calendars and descriptions; remain abreast of technology and software updates and their application in this setting.


• Maintain collegial communication with divisional headquarters.


• Engage in actions and communications at all times which demonstrate a commitment to the success of The Fort Wayne Corps and community center.


• Provide a role model example for staff, members, and participants in ethical decision-making, personal leadership, respectful communication, and sensitivity to difference/diversity.


• Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to the well-being and personal development of all people, regardless of their identity or background.


• Be supportive of and exemplify the mission of The Salvation Army


• Ensure an environment, ministries and services that welcome families and persons of all ages and ethnicities.


• Ensure a healthy, safe and productive environment for ministries which follow all SFH guidelines.


• Assist with Christmas efforts as needed; including but not limited to, bell ringer scheduling, driving, counting kettles, overseeing drivers and assisting with toy distribution efforts.


• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership

 Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Experience in office and administration preferred, experience working with the public, must have people skills.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment. CPR and first aid certifications.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.


• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.


• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate electronically, verbally and in writing are essential.


• The ability to write reports, to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity


• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds


• May require bending, squatting, walking.


• May require standing for extended

Travel: Position may require occasional travel for training, events, and community relations. Official vehicle will be provided.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment and may require some weekend and evening work.

 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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.