After School Program Coordinator

Location:          Fairfax Corps

Position Type:    Regular Full-Time/Hourly

Pay Range: $19.60 - $19.60/hour

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for the general supervision of the Corps Officer, the After School Program Coordinator assists in running the afterschool program ensures well-being of children in the program; orders snacks and supplies; keeps statistical records up to date; collects and tracks fees; prepares reports for reports for Corps Officers/Program Director and parents; prepares programs and materials; provides transportation; helps ensure program areas are clean.

Key responsibilities:

• Program Management
• Assists with collecting and receipting weekly fees, including handling delinquent accounts, alerting parents to outstanding balances at the end of each week, keeping accurate records on money received, and working out payment plans with Corps Officer approval.
• Keeps parents informed as to the progress of their children including discussing discipline issues and positive behaviors and providing information on all happenings in the program through newsletters and various other written notification.

What we are looking for in you:

• 45-hour school-age class or six college credit hours in an education related field, in addition to high school diploma or equivalent
• AND
• One year experience working with children in a child development field, preferably with a faith-based program.
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to occasionally lift light objects weighing less than 24 pounds. Duties are usually performed standing, or intermittently sitting, walking, or stooping. Work may be performed in a classroom situation, office environment, or kitchen, where noise is present. Some work is performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Retirement Plan and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  02/18/2025 – Until Filled

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.

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