Program Outreach Coordinator
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
PA
Summary
The coordinator supports the State College Service Center by managing annual programs and coordinating the Red Kettle Fundraising Campaign. This includes managing volunteers, engaging local businesses, and maintaining the center's social media presence.
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
Description of Position: 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.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 7/7/26
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.
Requisition No.2637
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
