The Salvation Army USA Western Territory Looking for Program & Outreach Coordinator at Las Cruces, NM  Full Time

LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

STATUS: FT 40 hrs/wk (Flex schedule may be required to support programs)

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.

The Program and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the development and support of both the youth and adult fellowship, discipleship, outreach programs. The Program and Outreach Coordinator will work in cooperation with the Corps Officers to plan and implement outreach opportunities to help grow the Corps and raise funds needed to operate Corps programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Must be a Salvation Army soldier in good standing or currently attending the Corps.
• A theologically aligned with Salvation Army doctrine.
• Ability to command the attention of large groups and facilitate learning.
• A substantial understanding of the goals and methods of Christian discipleship
• General working knowledge of Salvation Army Social Service policies and protocols
• Knowledge of community agencies & local governments with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively for the benefit of both our community partners and The Salvation Army
• The ability to quickly grasp and analyze circumstances resulting in effective decision-making.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors, co-workers, & community partners
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid NM driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety e-learning module.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.