Assistant Territorial Social Ministries Director

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.

Our Eastern Territorial Headquarters in West Nyack, NY has an opening for an Assistant Territorial Social Ministries Director.

The Assistant Territorial Social Ministries Director works in collaboration with Territorial and Divisional staff to review, develop, recommend and implement strategies to enhance all areas of social ministry. These areas include, but are not limited to, National/Territorial policy and procedure development such as the National Social Services Standards evaluation and certification process, the implementation and supervision of new strategies such as Pathway of Hope and Territorial program initiatives such as Anti-Human Trafficking, the review and implementation of Territorial Social Services client/organizational databases such as the Community Services and other social services applications, collaborate with staff regarding web-based/social media campaigns, as well as, assist with and explore Territorial/Divisional funding opportunities in-line with long term initiatives and strategic plans for social services. The Assistant Territorial Social Ministries Director is responsible for the direct supervision of non-exempt employee staff, programmatic supervision for exempt employee staff, and provides, as appropriate, consultation support to Officer staff. In consultation with the Territorial Social Ministries Director, shall conduct surveys and studies, propose policies, plans and standards; Shall maintain a working knowledge of all Salvation Army appropriate Social Services/Ministries related minutes, policy & procedures, manuals, grants, new programs, etc.
Attends and participates in councils, conferences, seminars, training, etc. Participates in and/or presents at the College of Officer Training lectures, seminars or institutes as requested and approved.
Responsible for regular employee supervision and communicating staff professional development recommendations to the TSMD.
Responsible for maintaining employee staff attendance records, including approving timesheets and monitoring excused/unexcused absences.
Participates in the review of resumes, interviews, evaluation of potential social services candidates and makes recommendations to the Territorial Social Ministries Director of potential permanent and seasonal employee staff.
Employee Supervision and Professional Development
Responsible for supervision of the goal development of non-exempt employee staff. Meets regularly with staff to review goals and develop recommendations for next steps.
Responsible for the programmatic oversight of exempt employee staff, including meeting regularly regarding program and developmental goals and responsibilities.
Encourages and recommends employee staff professional development tracks to the Territorial Social Ministries Director and supports employee staff in their professional development (higher education, skill development courses, conference attendance).
Responsible for the supervision of department Administrative Assistant in the absence of the Territorial Social Ministries Director.
Territorial Initiatives and Program Implementation, Development and Support
Participates in Territorial/Divisional meetings regarding the status, implementation/rollout, and training/follow-up logistics.
Supervises and supports the Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Program by meeting regularly with the Territorial AHT Coordinator regarding the status/expansion of existing and implementation of potential AHT programs in the Territory.
Collaborates with and supports the Social Justice Secretary regarding AHT special projects and with funding prospects and strategies.
Provide supervision and support to employees/Officer staff during the strategic development, training and implementation, funding/budgetary stages, as assigned by the Territorial Social Ministries Director.
Participate in trainings, as appropriate, to increase knowledge for on-going support and supervision.


Territorial Program Grants
Evaluates proposals submitted for territorial special project endowment funding competition, and recommends, in conjunction with the Territorial Social Ministries Director, those for possible consideration by the Mission Alignment Council (MAC) for approval.
Provides written feedback, upon request, to those proposals that are not accepted for funding from territorial program grants.
Field Training and Program Development

Participates in the national social services standards evaluation process with on-site observations, recommendations, and policy discussions.
Provides on-site training seminars on proposal development to local units as coordinated by Divisional Headquarters.
Provides on-site training to divisional personnel on program management, review and tracking of territorial special endowments.
Provides in-service training at the Officers' Continuing Education Institute, as requested. Provides in- service training at the CFOT.
Contract and TMAC Program Reviews

These reviews include, but is not limited to, the following: integrity of program design, fiscal soundness, Christian program elements, personnel/staffing, community development potential, corps/congregational involvement, future funding potential and inter-agency linkages.
Special Projects
Participate in Territorial projects, as assigned.
Coordinates project responsibilities, as appropriate.
Responsible for providing regular updates to the Territorial Social Ministries Director as to the status of assigned projects.

Event Planning and Management
Negotiates with various vendors for the appropriation of conference kit materials, portfolios, program printing, etc.
Negotiates event venue contract according to the specifics determined by the Territorial Social Ministries Director.
Coordinates the annual and/or biannual Territorial Social Ministries training meeting, including the securing of housing for attendees and site selection.
Publication, Media and IT Management

Responsible for completion, layout designs, editing and monitoring the annual Territorial Social Ministries Conference program.
Serves as administrative liaison with outside consultation and research firms regarding the development of standards manuals for National Salvation Army Social Services programs, as assigned, and the conducting of process and outcome-based research for Salvation Army programs.
Works with staff to provide social media content for social services programs and initiatives, as approved by the Territorial Social Ministries Director, for public or internal consumption.
Works with the Information Technology Department and outside vendors to design/upgrade office software, procedures and systems.

Must have strong organizational and communication skills with knowledge of non-profit management and supervisory skills.
~ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, excel.
~ Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
~ 403(b) retirement savings plan
~ Non-contributory Pension Plan
~ Education Assistance
~ Federal holidays
~ Opportunities to give back and support our communities


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