Director - William Booth Center

Director - William Booth Center

In coordination with commanding officers, the Director of William Booth Center (WBC) provides strategic oversight of WBC through goal development, fiscal management, and relationship building with potential and existing donors and partnering organizations. This position also provides direct supervision of the Assistant Director of William Booth Center and the Program staff in their operational and administrative management of the site.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review program operations and procedures for cost effectiveness, efficiency, and goal achievement.
• Develop program goals and objectives with consultation from commanding officers.
• Work in close coordination with commanding officers on the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and grant management of the program's budget.
• Analyze monthly financial statements of program activities.
• Initiate and participate in grant-writing, including the submitting of grants and contract proposals.
• Work in close coordination with commanding officers to determine internal organizational structures and staffing requirements.
• Oversee the hiring of permanent, temporary, and on-call staff.
• Provide policy and procedure guidance to staff.
• As directed, serve as point of contact when working with officials of funding agencies.
• Represent the William Booth Center and The Salvation Army in contacts with federal, state, and local government organizations; current and potential funding sources; other human services and advocacy organizations; community groups; and the public.
• Host facility tours and provide presentations to donors.
• Maintain proactive relationships with other service organizations, as directed, ensuring that access to contacts are maintained and accessible.
• Attend and participate in all staff and manager meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in social work, business management, public administration, or similar is required, although a master's degree is preferred. Equivalent program management and administration experience in lieu of a formal degree will also be considered.
• Minimum of three years of experience in three or more of the following fields: human services, program management, staff supervision, fiscal oversight, and grant-writing.
• Experience in both shelter and transitional housing programs preferred.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Salvation Army Western Territory