South Bend Kroc Center - Senior Services Manager

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center | South Bend, Indiana
$19.25 to $20.25 per hour | Part-time, 29 hours per week

Help older adults stay active, build friendships, and feel connected to their community. As the Senior Services Program Manager at the South Bend Kroc Center, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of recreation and wellness programs for older adults. You’ll work with staff across the center, support volunteers and program attendants, and build community partnerships that bring more opportunities to our members and guests.

What you’ll do

• Develop a center-wide plan for older adult programming and work with department staff to design, schedule, and deliver activities.

• Partner with the Membership team to welcome new participants, keep current members engaged, and increase participation in third-party senior wellness programs that support program revenue.

• Supervise volunteers and program attendants who help deliver activities.

• Build relationships with community organizations and vendors to expand program offerings.

• Track participation and outcomes using approved reporting systems. Use what you learn to improve activities and assess which programs can be sustained over time.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in gerontology, social work, or public health, or equivalent experience.

• Three to five years of experience working with older adults or coordinating programs and events.

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with staff, leadership, and program participants.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain The Salvation Army’s driver qualification standards.

• Ability to complete a background check, with results subject to review, and complete Safe From Harm training within 30 days of employment.

Work setting and physical requirements

Work takes place in an office and community center, with travel as needed. Duties may involve speaking, hearing, seeing, using hands for tasks requiring manual dexterity, walking, bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods. The role also involves lifting, pushing, or pulling materials up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our 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.

At The Salvation Army Kroc Center, your work is more than a job. It is an opportunity to use your skills, talents, and heart for service to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals in our community. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States and is an international, mission-driven organization rooted in Biblical principles and dedicated to helping people in need.

Kroc Center employees may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, free or discounted membership opportunities, local employee discounts, and paid college tuition through Indiana Wesleyan University. Eligible employees can take online courses toward a variety of degree programs at no cost to them.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to the workforce, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, individuals who have been impacted by the justice system, and those without a college degree are encouraged to apply.