Corps Ministry Assistant - The Salvation Army

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be a part of church leadership and family ministry team

Responsible for overseeing Youth and Family congregational life

Under the direction of the corps officer(s), will lead youth ministries and family services including, but not limited to Salvation Army youth programs and Kroc Center initiatives

Plan, create and implement bible lessons for youth, young adults, and families

Will lead and coordinate the recruitment and development of volunteer leadership & support in ministry-specific programs and initiatives

Will lead in youth and family outreach that includes program growth, spiritually as well as numerically

Build, develop and maintain “like-minded” community relationships that affect, assist, and contribute to the ministry of the church community center

Drive for ministry programs as needed

Assist in keeping statistics and support efforts in keeping family profiles

Able to create, develop and implement fundraisers to support youth and family programs

Promote new programs, partnerships, and any youth and family initiatives pertaining to the needs of the community and Salvation Army community center

Support major community center programs and departments: Seasonal events, special fundraisers, educational initiatives, health and fitness opportunities, Railton Place collaboration and social service programs as needed

Oversee the registration, advertisement, and communication components of all youth and family ministry programs and activities

Other related duties as required

Will be a spiritual support staff member with Center, Education and Social service programs

Help bridge education and social service families to ministry opportunities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Formal Christian education experience (Preferred)

Two or more years of experience working with youth (Preferred)

CA Driver’s license (Required)

Driver’s license with Class B passenger endorsement or obtain one within eight (8) months of employment (Required)

Must be 21 years of age

Experience in ministry and church context

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Great communication skills, both written and oral

Ability to lead group activities and events

Computer literate and highly versed in social media platforms

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.