• Development Operations Specialist

    The Salvation Army (Columbus, OH)


    Overview

     

    Classification :Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., occasional weekends and evenings as needed

     

    Salary : $25.00 per hour

     

    Job Focus : The Development Operations Specialist position will oversee the performance, accuracy, and integrity of donor and constituent databases, related information systems, financial reporting, and gift processes, including the timely input of gifts and the production of acknowledgment letters. The Development Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role as a collaborative partner, bridging the gap between the department, finance, and divisional and territorial headquarters. The position provides additional operational support by maintaining the development calendar to ensure all campaigns and events are on schedule. This position reports to the Development Coordinator and is integral to The Salvation Army in Central Ohio’s development team.

    Benefits :

    + Changing the lives of the less fortunate

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes Holidays, Vacation Days, Personal days, and Sick time.

    + Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term & Long-Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life, Pet insurance

    + Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

    Qualifications

    + Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values

    + Bachelor’s degree or two to four years of experience, preferably in a non-profit setting

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially strong proofreading skills

    + Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with grace and professionalism

    + Ability to problem solve, think strategically and creatively, is goal-oriented with good follow-through

    + A team leader, able to check ego at the door, with the ability to effectively motivate and support staff to achieve department and organizational goals

    + Proficient in Word, Excel, Mail Merge, PowerPoint, and internet searches required

    + Previous experience with a donor software system, customer relationship management database, accounting software, or similar database preferred

    + Upbeat, “can-do” demeanor

    + Valid Ohio Driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.

     

    The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

    Job LocationsUS-OH-Columbus

     

    Job ID 2025-14033

     

    Category Fundraising

     

    Type Regular Full-Time