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The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Service Center Director for The Salvation Army Headquarters, located in Kingfisher, OK. Job Summary Supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of a Service Center responsible for providing assistance to the public; recruits and trains employees and/or volunteers to assist in performing intake work; performs public relations functions in the community to promote The Salvation Army services and needs; prepares statistical records and other required reports reflecting the Service Center's progress; ensures the cleanliness, maintenance, and security of the Service Center. Service Centers may encompass the following programs including, but not limited to: food pantries, family stores, feeding programs, and social services programs. Service Center Directors are responsible for supervision of all programs that their Service Center operates, which may expand over time. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of general bookkeeping and accounting. Ability to recruit, lead, and supervise the work and/or resources of volunteers. Ability to assess clients needs and determine appropriate services and/or resources needed. Ability to perform various public relations functions in order to project a favorable image of The Salvation Army. Ability to ensure the Service Center operations are in compliance with established Salvation Army policy. Ability to ensure the Service Center facility is properly maintained and secured. Education and Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with supplemental college courses preferred, and Five years progressively responsible experience performing office administrative work and developing and/or administering community programs, resources, and contacts, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Duties are usually performed seated.Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Working Conditions Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but may be performed periodically in disaster service areas and camp settings. Additional Comments:All employees recognize 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. To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this positing. Application Submittal Period: 04/08/2020 – 05/08/2020 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
