Kroc Executive Director (8727)

Location: The Salvation Army Greenville Kroc Center-Greenville, SC

Position Type: Exempt

About this opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic leader with strong business acumen, managerial expertise, and the ability to lead a multifaceted organization. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership, team development, and a commitment to advancing The Salvation Army's mission and the community-building vision of the Kroc Center.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

Team Leadership and Development - The ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a diverse team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Business Acumen and Operational Performance - Strong business judgment and managerial skills, with a focus on membership growth goal achievement, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and organizational performance.

Mission and Values Alignment - A commitment to ensuring that programs, services, and departmental operations reflect The Salvation Army's core values, policies, and mission.

Facilities Management and Maintenance - The ability oversee facility operations, maintenance improvements, and long-term asset stewardship while maintaining high standards for quality and service.

Safety and Risk Management - A proactive approach to risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a safe environment for children, staff, members, volunteers, and visitors.

Key responsibilities:

• Directs activities in assigned areas and business functions to optimize operational efficiency (i.e. development and implementation of budgets); leads in development of fiscally sound programs; leads in the recommended hiring, discipline, review, rewarding and termination of TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center staff; oversees staff scheduling to ensure appropriate personnel levels; implements and enforces facilities, child safety and maintenance policies; evaluates and directs venues/business to ensure compliance with The Salvation Army policy and TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission objectives and to optimize financial and service performance.
• Develop a strategic plan to advance TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission and objectives.
• Provides calm and consistent leadership in the areas of security and crisis situations; maintains professional attitude and approach to problem solving at all times; informs the Kroc Administrator/Area Coordinator of serious situations and requests assistance from the Kroc Administrator /Area Coordinator as needed.
• Ensures teamwork and collaboration with all partnering entities.
• Prepares an annual report for The Salvation Army, TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Advisory Board, and the community.
• Works closely with the Director of Development in coordinating marketing and public relation efforts.
• Meets regularly with Chief Accountant and Kroc Administrator to participate in setting priorities and recommendations for repairs, remodeling, and replacement of facility equipment.
• Works in a cooperative manner with other on-site directors of Kroc programs as well as other offsite TSA Department Heads/managers; discussing and resolving any problems that may be occurring within the facilities in programs they operate.
• Become a highly visible community leader; promoting TSA Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center mission, services, and programs.

What we are looking for in you:

• Minimum of BA degree in public administration or related field, And
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a significant national non-profit educational, religious, recreational, athletic or entertainment facility; minimum of five (5) years prior experience managing multiple disciplined professional staff and directing overall operations, Or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid South Carolina State Driver’s License

Clear Driving record as determined by motor vehicle report required by The Salvation Army.

Valid certification as an instructor for Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency First Aid, CPR (including infant), AED Supplement and Lifeguard instruction

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects ( less than 25lbs ) 5 – 10% of work time.

Ability to perform frequent walking and or/standing, relieved by periods of sitting.

Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in a safe and compliant manner.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Life, Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403B Tax-Deferred Annuity
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Employee Kroc Membership and MORE!

Why Work for Us

The Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good ” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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.

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: October 8, 2026 – October 22, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.