Corps Program Assistant

Responsibilities

• Encourage and aid in the spiritual growth of youth and young adults for The Salvation Army
• Sunday Youth Activities: Sunday School, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Junior Church, and any new initiatives
• Coordinate corps programs under the direction of the corps officers
• Recruit volunteer help, make assignments, recruit participation for programs being offered
• Process completed volunteer applications and prepare submissions for Salvation Army and State clearances as appropriate
• Prepare and conduct corps programs as assigned by the corps officers
• Work in coordination with corps officers and corps drivers to provide transportation schedule for activities which require transportation or which participants require transportation serving as driver if required
• Encourage participation and take part in divisional functions and activities
• Recruit children to attend summer camp and arrange transportation and registration of children
• Oversee special Social Service ministries that could be used to link people to corps programs (i.e. Project Bundle Up, Sheetz Family Christmas, Christmas Assistance Programs, etc.)
• Attend and participate in Corps Worship and Evangelistic meetings
• Attend and participate in the corps council providing routine reports and updates
• Work to recruit children to attend summer camp and arrange transportation and registration of children
• Act as responsible party to oversee any and all activities in the event of any absence of corps officers or in the absence of leaders who normally conduct such activities
• Conduct Leaders/volunteer meetings as needed to coordinate program activities and maintain balanced programming for young people
• Follow up on absentees within the corps
• Maintain statistical records and any reports for all activity conducted
• Responsible for attempting to link program individuals with corps activities and worship functions
• Oversee the after school program maintaining good records, recruiting volunteers, and building relationships with the youth

Qualifications

• Must possess management, organizational and creativity skills
• Must possess the ability to function independently or in a team environment
• Must possess basic office skills including use of computer
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing or show plans for obtaining a valid drivers’ license within 6 months of employment
• BS Degree in Ministry or related field or two year’s work experience in the related field