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Salvation Army National Headquarters
Employment Opportunities
Positions listed here are open at The Salvation Army's National Headquarters in Alexandria, VA only. View Salvation Army opportunities by region or contact your local Salvation Army for job opportunities in your area.
Technical Advisor-International Business and Economic Development
Coaches TSA partners in the creation and implementation of social enterprises that can generate new local income to support their community mission, including support in business planning, market research, iterative prototyping, marketing, stakeholder engagement, program design, and clear goals/metrices. Implement standard training and evaluation methodologies and provides feedback to continually innovate and iterate.
Learn More / Apply NowGrants Manager
Project manager to the grant proposal process, including implementation and disbursement of dollars to Salvation Army territories; cultivates strong working relationships with key funders in order to maintain sustainable funding; participates in grant related presentations as required; oversees procurement of additional funding, including research and grant writing.
Learn More / Apply NowJunior Security Administrator
The Junior Security Administrator is responsible for assisting in implementing and maintaining security measures to protect an organization's information systems and data from cyber threats and plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's information systems and data from cyber threats, with specific emphasis on mastering and leveraging Microsoft’s security tools and features. This role is central to ensuring compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework and requires close collaboration with the IT manager.
Learn More / Apply NowEmergency Disaster Services Specialist - Long-Term Recovery
The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Program Specialist for Long-Term Recovery (LTR) position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of disaster recovery programs (as approved by Salvation Army leadership) in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the plan aligns with the needs and priorities of the community. The position serves as a Salvation Army liaison to other LTR partners in government and the private and nonprofit sectors.
Learn More / Apply NowAdministrative Specialist for Social Services
The National Office of Social Services & Public Policy is the leading resource and unified voice of The Salvation Army USA territories in social service and public policy matters of common interest. The department works to establish The Salvation Army as a leading authority on holistic poverty alleviation by: 1) providing the field well-informed, efficient and effective advocacy, assistance and resources for social services and programs; 2) serving as a respected peer within professional networks; 3) engaging federal policymakers in The Salvation Army’s fight against poverty; 4) being a known and trusted resource to the federal government; and 5) increasing public awareness of The Salvation Army’s social impact worldwide.
Learn More / Apply NowTechnical Advisor - Construction & Real Estate Development
This experienced professional will assist The Salvation Army (TSA) around the world in maintaining, renovating, and constructing building spaces to sustainably implement our mission and social programs. TSA owns global portfolios of building assets used for program purposes that require active management, planning, and further investment. This position will increase the capacity to provide guidance, evaluation, decision making, and supervision in the complex, cross-cultural conversations of how to best steward these assets and activate them for mission delivery.
Learn More / Apply NowSenior Technical Advisor - Health
Provides a range of strategic advisory, capacity- strengthening and resource development assistance to The Salvation Army territories and IHQ Health Office; supports project design and implementation of programs, strategies, systems, processes, training workshops and curricula; conducts territorial training in organizational and program development (including strategic self-assessments and faith-based facilitation), program management and technical subjects; provides general assistance to Salvation Army field offices; develops cooperative relationships with counterparts; participates in home office activities; provides grant writing assistance;serves as SAWSO’s technical leader and representative in the Health Sector; national and international travel required two – three months per year.
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Internship Opportunities
Media and Marketing Intern
The successful intern will support the Media and Marketing Manager (MMM) with creating, coordinating, and implementing a broad range of media communications to strengthen and advance the objectives and strategies of the Publications section. Works to effectively communicate the mission of The Salvation Army as expressed through the Publication department’s objectives, so relationships with existing audiences are strengthened and new audiences are reached.
Learn More / Apply NowEditorial Intern
The Editorial Intern will support primarily the Peer Magazine editorial team in the Publications department but can also assist War Cry as well. Responsibilities include researching, writing, and editing stories for Peer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. You may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Property Intern
Provide assistance to the Property Department in the updating of all safety plans/documents as requested. Works with Property Manager, General Maintenance Supervisor, additional Building Services Staff, other National Headquarters staff, and Salvation Army officers and staff. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Property Manager. Demonstrates dependability through attendance and punctuality.
Learn More / Apply NowStrategic Communications Intern
The Strategic Communications Intern (SCI) will help develop and implement the executive and strategic communications efforts of The Salvation Army National Headquarters and assist with the creation and appropriate distribution of internal and external communications initiatives for National Headquarters.
Learn More / Apply NowMultimedia & Digital Communications Intern
The Multimedia & Digital Communications Intern (MDCI) assists in capturing and developing high standard multimedia content pieces, requiring a high degree of technical expertise and creativity. The position will assist with on-set productions in a variety of capacities, including managing professional video, photo, and audio equipment. The position also cuts and edits collected video footage until it meets the communications director’s approval, including rearranging and splicing scenes that have already been shot, and inserting music, sound, or optical effects.
Learn More / Apply NowInternal Communications Intern
The Internal Communications Intern (ICI) will help develop and implement the internal communication strategy and efforts of The Salvation Army National Headquarters, and assists with the creation and appropriate distribution of all internal communications initiatives for National Headquarters.
Learn More / Apply NowDigital Communications Intern
The Digital Communications Intern (DCI) will help develop and implement the digital and social media communication strategy and efforts of The Salvation Army National Headquarters, and assists with the creation and appropriate distribution of the digital and social media elements of all internal and external communications initiatives for National Headquarters.
Learn More / Apply NowGraphic Design Intern
The Graphic Design Intern will primarily support the National Community Relations and Development (NCRD) Department with graphic design and graphic design related work. Assists with layouts and designs as directed by the Art Director. Provides graphic arts support for NCRD and other sections as requested and approved by Art Director; provides resources for website as required; supports multi-media presentations as needed.
Learn More / Apply NowEmergency Disaster Services Intern
Assist in the coordination and delivery of disaster services to individuals and communities. To provide assistance in all facets of disaster services, including planning and collaborating with government and non-government partners to effectively coordinate services. Works with National Emergency Disaster Services Director, Program Specialist, NCRD staff, and Salvation Army officers and staff. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Emergency Disaster Services Program Specialist. Demonstrates dependability through attendance and punctuality.
Learn More / Apply NowCorporate Relations Intern
The Salvation Army National Headquarters (NHQ) Community Relations & Development (NCRD) Department is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working intern who is interested in gaining working experience and skills in corporate relations and fundraising.The Corporate Relations Intern will work with NCRD’s Corporate Relations team in conjunction with other company wide departments to help advance NHQ’s corporate development and partnership goals. The intern must be able to work a minimum of 21 hours per week during standard office hours. Days and exact times are flexible with Wednesdays being mandatory.
Learn More / Apply NowAdvisory Organization Development Intern
The Advisory Organization Development Intern will help identify gaps in resources found on the AOHub and find resources for supporting Salvation Army advisory boards and will help collect contact information for advisory board leaders across the country and create a database for easy storage and retrieval of the information.
Learn More / Apply NowData Analyst Intern
The successful Data Analyst Intern performs a variety of complex/technical support work and administrative data analysis work on revenue and services across the USA. Identifies external sources of reliable data on charitable giving to not-for-profit agencies. Extracts and integrates data from internal and external sources and prepares technical reports and spreadsheets related to Salvation Army public support in the context of total charitable giving in the US, especially charitable giving for human services charities.
Learn More / Apply NowWeb Communications Intern
The Salvation Army National Headquarters is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working intern to work up to 21 hours per week with a desire to gain working experience and skills in building, updating, and maintaining websites as part of the national community relations and development team at National Headquarters. This opportunity provides hands-on learning directly related to website design, content, and optimization.
Learn More / Apply NowAdvancement Generalist Intern
The Advancement Generalist Intern will support fundraising administrations for the Advancement department in NCRD. including assisting the Assistant National Community Relations and Development Secretary with day-to-day administrative tasks, financial tracking, reporting and partnership administration tasks.
Learn More / Apply NowGrant Generalist Intern
College students or graduates with subject specialties in Fundraising, Operations, Administration, Business, Accounting, Communication, Client Engagement, or Religious Studies would be the most natural fit for this position. The Grant Prospecting Intern will support fundraising administrations for the Advancement department in NCRD. Including assisting the Grant Manager and the Senior Fund Development Manager with general day-to-day administrative tasks, reporting and grant prospect research tasks.
Learn More / Apply NowDevelopment Operations Intern
College students or graduates with subject specialties in Fundraising, Operations, Administration, Business, Accounting, Communication, Client Engagement, or Religious Studies would be the most natural fit for this position. The Development Operations Intern will support development operations for the Advancement department in NCRD. including database maintenance, entry level donor engagement, prospect research, reporting and financial tracking.
Learn More / Apply NowFor more information please contact:
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
Human Resources
615 Slaters Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-5500
You may also e-mail your resumé to: USN.RECRUIT@usn.salvationarmy.org
You must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S. to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.
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