Service Center Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent The Salvation Army within the faith-based community.
• Provide assistance within the guidelines of The Salvation Army, including referrals to other faith-based resources as needed.
• Manage and supervise The Salvation Army's daily social service assistance programs within their community.
• Create and oversee an Advisory Board, interact and present to various community groups, and recruit and retain volunteers.
• Seek, obtain, and maintain vendor relationships to assist clients.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in seasonal distributions including, but not limited to, holiday food & toys, back to school and summer camp for children and adults.
• Organize and maintain an ongoing pantry of food items within guidelines.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers to assist with the center programs and special events.
• Recruit, develop and maintain an active Advisory Board.
• Aid in the work and ministry of EDS as needed.
• Perform other duties not necessarily mentioned above but may be requested to ensure the overall success of the Service Center and The Salvation Army.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Valid California Class C Driver License and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
• Completion of the Salvation Army vehicle course training.
• Minimum two (2) years Secretary/Administrative Assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year social service experience preferred.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and TEAMS preferred.
• Knowledge of The Salvation Army and its organizational structure is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional telephone etiquette.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to track and present accurate information.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a rapidly changing work environment and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Maintain a good rapport and communication with other staff members, volunteers, vendors and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.