Divisional Program & Special Events Manager

Job Objective

:

Provide

administrative and general

coordination

of

programs and

events in

support

of

the Program

and Youth

Department

.

Essential Functions:

Handle inquiries from corps officers and others for the D

ivisional

S

ecretary for

P

rogram (DSP)

office;

exercise

good

judgment

in handling requests;

consult

with DSP

and D

ivisional

Y

outh Secretary (DYS)

when questions

above

authority level

arise.

Arrange meeting facilities and amenities, including catering

for

meetings.

Maintain War Cry

, Right

N

ow Media

,

and other periodical

subscriptions.

Maintain divisional and metro event database for calendars

and coordinate calendar

planning

day.

Maintain confidentiality of all written/verbal communications and information as required by statute and policy/

procedure.

Maintain program files according to standardized filing methods and purge records according to disposition of file

procedures.

Provide coordination

with the

planning

committees for

major overnight divisional events such

Leadership

C

ouncils, Women's

Retreat

, Men's Camp,

Youth Councils,

Pilgrimage, Women's Officer

retreats

, Older Adult Camp, etc.

Work with

the DSP

and DYS

to set

goals and vision for

divisional event

progra

m

s

,

themes for yearly events,

names for

planning

committees'

members

, guest speakers

,

musical guests,

posters,

registration,

and

program

ideas

.

Support in the c

reat

ion of

briefs for each

event.

Convene debrief meetings

after each event

.

Develop, distribute, and synthesize satisfaction surveys following divisional events.

Support the division in the Corps Management System through

training

,

user support

, and yearly rolls & revisions.

Assist with

Women's Ministries reviews.

Assist

with

the

preparation and scheduling of annual corps reviews.

Give administrative support to the DSP for Women's Auxiliary

Maintain the organization, product purchasing, and

inventory for the Program Department storage areas including the Kansas Room supply closet.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma

required

;

some college preferred

Experience:

Minimum three

years

' experience

in related field preferred; minimum three years' administrative

assistance

experience

using Microsoft Office products including Word, Publisher,

Excel

and PowerPoint; experience in graphic design preferred

Certifications/Licenses:

None

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to generate routine

correspondence

Ability to support and promote

the

mission and beliefs of the Salvation Army

Good organizational skills

Good communication

skills including verbal and

written

Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively in a positive manner to

maintain

positive, productive

relationships

Must be a team player and

self-starter

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and perform well with limited

supervision

Ability to think independently and exercise good

judgment

Able to function in an office environment using business equipment including, but not limited to, telephone,

computer

and

photocopier

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

Include speaking, hearing,

vision

and manual dexterity; l

ifting,

pulling

and pushing of materials up to

25 pounds; sitting up to five hours per day; bending, squatting, and

walking

and holiday mailings

; standing up to one hour per day; s

itting up to 7.5 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to

enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job

.

Travel:

Limited to Kansas City metropolitan area with occasional travel within division for various events

Driving:

Must

possess

a valid driver's license from the state of residence; must be approved through the Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to driver either a Salvation Army or personnel vehicle for Salvation Army business

Working Conditions

:

Work

is performed in a typical office environment

.

May require some weekend

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 Mission:

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 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.

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