Employment Opportunities at National Headquarters
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Positions listed here are open at The Salvation Army's National Headquarters in Alexandria, VA only. You can also view other opportunities across the country.
Administrative Specialist – Advancement
The Administrative Specialist provides comprehensive administrative support to the Assistant NCRD Secretary and the Advancement Department. Provides administrative support for the Assistant NCRD Secretary and the Advancement Department, including making travel arrangements as requested, processing expense reports and voucher requests, and preparing presentations and special reports as required. Provide administrative support for major projects led by the Assistant NCRD Secretary, including but not limited to, the CRD Commission, national conferences, national Red Kettle Kickoff, national partnerships, special events and SAWSO.
Learn More / Apply NowAdministrative Specialist – Operations
The Administrative Specialist provides technical and confidential support to help keep the Operations and Communications departments running smoothly. Responsibilities include processing invoices; tracking budgets particularly for the agency of record; managing travel for the Section, including the Charity Miles program and the reconciliation of travel expenses processed through the travel agency; providing hospitality for section guests and committee members, including securing meeting spaces and hotel rooms as needed; tracking and acknowledging donations from NAB members; and ensuring materials for NAB meetings are packed and placed where they are needed. The position also serves as backup receptionist and is backup for the part-time Administrative Specialist as needed.
Learn More / Apply NowAdministrative Specialist (Part Time)
Provides administrative support of the Echelon program and Echelon Leadership Council; serves as donor care specialist, processing receipt letters for SAWSO and USN donors in a timely fashion. Serves as backup support in the processing and answering mail/telephone calls requesting assistance, or having questions, concerns, and complaints. Coordinates and manages the preparation and distribution of appropriate receipting and acknowledgement of donations that come into NHQ for SAWSO and USN donors. Enters donor information accurately and in a timely manner into the Salesforce database.
Learn More / Apply NowAssistant Director Of Social Services
Serves as Assistant Director responsible for social services at National Headquarters. Consistently considers and advocates/promotes ways the National Social Services & Public Policy Section can improve service to the four territories, focusing extensively on the fulfillment of Salvation Army mission in social service programming. Responsible to lead the Pathway of Hope initiative on the national level.
Learn More / Apply NowSenior Administrative and Policy Specialist
Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise in policy, precision editing, and administrative coordination will directly support the leadership of The Salvation Army. As the Senior Administrative & National Minute/Policy Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our Commissioners’ Conference operations—ensuring that national policies and minutes are accurate, timely, and professionally presented.
Learn More / Apply NowGeneral Maintenance Supervisor
As part of the Building Services Team, under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for overseeing and/or performing the maintenance, repair and improvements of all National Headquarters properties with primary responsibilities associated with Officers' quarters, consisting of eight single-family residential properties. Working with the Building Engineer, this role ensures that all systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, are functioning efficiently and effectively. Must be alert, observant and responsive to identify and resolve problems in order to maintain the office complex and residential properties in optimal working condition. Provides backup support for Mailroom operations. Provides official transportation in the DC area.
Learn More / Apply NowCorporate Relations Manager
The Corporate Relations Manager will improve donor communications and stewardship as well as assist in cultivating new relationships in partnership with the Director of Brand Management & Corporate Relations. The Corporate Relations Manager will manage donor accounts and will regularly interface with donors and Salvation Army corporate fundraising leads in each of the four territories.
Learn More / Apply NowTechnical Advisor - Children and Family Care
The Children and Family Care Advisor will provide technical leadership and coordination for The Salvation Army’s global work with children needing alternative care, with a specific focus on supporting safe, high-quality care in children’s homes while actively advising and accompanying the transition toward family-based and community-based care models. This role will strengthen child protection systems and case management practices in alignment with international child safeguarding standards and national regulations.
Learn More / Apply NowLegal Assistant
This position will primarily assist the General Counsel with conducting legal research, assisting with contracts, assisting with internal national minutes/policies and resource center case files, reviewing and editing legal documents, and assisting with service mark applications and cease and desist letters, as well as handling some administrative duties.
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