Program Assistant
Waymart, PA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Title: Program Assistant
Location: Ladore
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Availability: 2 positions: 1) May 25 2026 Aug 7 2026 2) Aug. 3 2026 - Oct. 16 2026
Schedule: PT mostly Tue-Thu. Schedule may vary anytime between 8:00 am 8:00 pm rare weekend.
Salary and Grade: $15.00 per hour; 73
Responsibilities
Position Overview: Assist with planning preparing and the implementation of Senior Program activities
Description of Position:
- Assist with program set ups as needed.
- Assist with implementation of Ladore Senior Program.
- Lead small group activities as needed.
- Lead full group activities i.e. MC Talent Show as needed.
- Cover for the Program Coordinator in their absence.
- Conduct property tours
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must love working with people.
- Valid PA drivers license
- Experience working with older adults and older adult programming.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
- Excellent communication skills
- Pennsylvanias Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record Check and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint addition completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
- Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your resume and cover letter.
Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at .
Prospective employees can apply online at .
The Salvation Armys Mission Statement
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.
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 4/14/26.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Requisition No. 2596
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.