Youth and Family Education Administrator

Overview

Position: Youth and Family Education Administrator (YFEA) 

Department: Youth and Family Education, Harrisburg, PA

Availability of Position: Immediately

Schedule: Full-time, flexible to meet job demands

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Programs and Services Chief Administrator Indirectly: Corps Commanding Officer

Salary Grade: 10; 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
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: The YFEA is responsible for the oversight of the Youth and Family Education department which includes the Roller Enrichment Academy and STEAM Scholars 21st CCLC programming, Summer Youth Enrichment, Thrive After School, School Day Enrichment, Basketball Mentoring, Parent and Family Engagement and Community Outreach.  The YFEA role will focus on program development, implementation, compliance, reporting and logistics.  This position will focus on overseeing all Youth and Family Education programming operations to include supervisory responsibilities for all department staff, including school year and seasonal summer program staff members, interns, volunteers and program partners.  The YFEA will have administrative oversight of the department and will lead and coordinate trainings for department staff.  The YFEA will lead the departmental team program planning sessions, oversee the development of the program schedule, lead and plan all staff meetings, ensure all attendance and time sheets are tracked etc.  Responsible for overseeing the compilation of the quarterly and annual evaluation and program reports, monthly expenditure reports and funding proposals.  The YFEA will also maintain and manages our partnerships and provide follow up regarding data collection and access for required reports.  Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Requirements:      

• Degree in the field of Education or related field and 5+ years of experience working with urban, diverse youth and their families.
• Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory.
• Flexible availability, due to changing hours based on programming schedule.
• Should be self-motivated, exhibit strong initiative and strong time management skills.
• Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment but also able to work independently.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city and un-churched youth.
• Leadership training and a minimum of 3-4 years prior experience managing and training staff.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Publisher, Excel and Power point.
• Prior experience in using spreadsheets and database systems effectively.
• Prior experience managing and reporting out on federal grants and licensed programs.
• Prior experience tracking program outcomes and reporting out on results.
• Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community.
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• 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.
• 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 have an understanding of and appreciation for 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.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 2/7/25.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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. 2343