Corps Program Assistant

About the role

The Corps Program Assistant’s primary function is to assist the Corps Officers in the ongoing operation and ministry of the Corps, with a particular focus on family and youth ministries. This position will help plan, develop, and execute mission-driven programs and opportunities for members of the congregation and local community.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the corps officers to gain a greater understanding of the mission and vision of the corps
• Support the corps in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of Salvation Army corps programs, ministries and events, which include but are not limited to Men’s, Women’s, Youth, and Social Services
• Aid in the scheduling of corps programs and activities, seasonal activities, and special events, as needed
• Participate in the Christmas fundraising (Red Kettle) and Christmas Angel Tree programs as directed
• Coordinate and provide transportation for participants in corps midweek programs and on Sunday mornings
• Promote, recruit, and transport participants to local and divisional events and camps
• Attend all staff meetings and church council events as required
• Aid in the oversight and recruitment of volunteers for Salvation Army programs and events
• Maintain timely documentation and record-keeping duties
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Salvation Army practices, policies, and organization
• A strong personal commitment to Christ and a commitment to The Salvation Army’s mission
• Active Salvation Army senior soldier (preferred)
• Experience in church ministry
• Experience working with youth (2 years preferred)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to lead group activities and events
• Strong organizational skills
• Competence in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
• Experience and competency with Microsoft programs, email communication, and web-based platforms
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of Salvation Army practices, policies, and organization
• A strong personal commitment to Christ and a commitment to The Salvation Army’s mission
• Active Salvation Army senior soldier (preferred)
• Experience in church ministry
• Experience working with youth (2 years preferred)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to lead group activities and events
• Strong organizational skills
• Competence in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
• Experience and competency with Microsoft programs, email communication, and web-based platforms
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

• Standard benefits including health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)