Program Coordinator & Driver

Location: Burlington, NC

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

About this opportunity:

The Salvation Army is currently looking for a Program Coordinator/ Driver to assist in planning, implementing, and supervising education and other program areas. This position is responsible for training, monitoring, and leading program staff, volunteers, and youth members, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Introduces and executes programs in a safe manner and to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes.
• Collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure promotion of youth develop skills in well-rounded program areas
• Transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved activities and events.

What we are looking for in you:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services

and

two (2) years’ progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center

 or

Three (3) years’ experience working in a similar youth serving organization,

or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The position requires afternoon, evening and weekend work hours as scheduled.  

Required Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL Required or Willing to Obtain in 90 Days)
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) is necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.

Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) programming following appropriate safety precautions.

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.

The ability to drive an approved vehicle to transport youth center staff and members in a safe manner obeying all driving requirements and standards.

Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. 

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and more!

To learn more about The Salvation Army of Alamance County, visit salvationarmyalamance.org

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:  05/9/2025 – 05/26/2025

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!