The Salvation Army

Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Lee County, Iowa is one of the highest food insecure counties in Iowa. During the school year children are fed at school with breakfast and lunch, however, in the summer many children go without proper nutrition. Working in conjunction with the Keokuk School District, The Salvation Army provides a meal per day to children throughout Lee County who are not able to walk to the school for a free summer lunch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive the EDS Canteen to pick-up food, distribute and return leftovers to school.
2. Responsible to complete school forms as directed along with The Salvation Army’s statistical forms on a daily basis.
3. This role is responsible to build quality healthy relationships with children from the local community through positive interaction
4. To be a positive example and reflect the love of Jesus Christ, keeping the environment as uplifting and safe as positive.
5. Perform other duties as assigned as related to the Mobile Outreach Meals program.
6. This position may be required to work hours outside of normal business hours, to include holidays and weekends.
7. Driving is an essential function of the position.
8. All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Youth in The Salvation Army (TSA) programs.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

1. Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
2. Basic skills in Microsoft software to the ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system
3. Team player, self-starter and performs well with minimal supervision.
4. Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to details and filing
5. Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
6. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vision abilities will require close vision. Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. 

Working Conditions: The majority of the workday will be outdoors to serve food to children and may be exposed to varying weather conditions and noise levels that are low to moderate.

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

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position from June 3rd - August 5th, starting at $11/hr**

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.