The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Senior Field Manager and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• 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!

Location: Canton, MA

Pay Range: Up to $70K per year depending upon qualifications and experience

        Full-Time, Exempt

        35 hours/week

The Senior Field Manager will assist the Director in the training of new Field Representatives, Liaison between The Salvation Army Service Extension Department and volunteers, businesses, donors, potential funders, and people in need in the area assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Must be cleared to drive personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Must be able to lift/carry 30-40 lbs (kettle equipment, signs, etc.)
• Provide evidence of successful fundraising (or increase in sales).
• Ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the non-profit community
• Experience in communications and success in fundraising.
• Experience in recruiting and working with volunteers and volunteer groups.
• 3-5 years’ experience successfully supervising others.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or bachelor’s degree in communications

Duties & Responsibilities:

a) Assist the Director in the training, orientation, and supervision of Field Representatives

b) Strengthen field operations with new recruitment and training of volunteers and training/re-training new Field Staff as needed

c) Work with the Director on winning funding proposals.

d) Assist in trouble-shooting any issues/potential issues to bring about positive results including strengthening service units and increasing awareness of service unit volunteers across the division.

e) Provide feedback to the Director on the development of new field staff as well as additional input to enhance training and orientation needed for performance evaluations.

f) Assist in coaching new(er) field staff as directed/needed to improve skill sets necessary for growth and development.

g) Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for assigned service units required.

h) Submit required reports on time.

i) Assist in the development of other funding proposals.

j) Provide regular and weekly postings to department social media.

k) Attend staff, unit, community, and other meetings as needed.

l) Coordinate through service unit committees all fundraising programs; including kettles, letters to donors, special events, etc.

m) Assist others and meet individual fundraising goals.

n) Communicate with funding sources as needed.

o) Fulfill speaking engagements promoting the visibility of The Salvation Army programs and services.

p) Provide educational and informational orientation to volunteers and donors.

q) Take the initiative to identify community needs and develop programs to address them.

r) Perform emergency assistance tasks, i.e., services to clients, special projects and seasonal activities.

s) Perform office and clerical duties when necessary.

t) Is part of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster work, as requested.

u) Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.