Spanish Ministries/Youth Coordinator

Scope and Purpose

The individual will conduct outreach, visitation, and Spanish meetings (worship, prayer, Bible Studies) in the larger Schenectady which will include Rotterdam, Clifton Park, Watervliet, Guilderland, Glenville, Scotia, Niskayuna, East Glenville and other areas as per the Corps Officers. The individual will carry out youth ministries activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Sunday Worship Meeting at the Schenectady Corps.
• Conduct Bible Studies as necessary at the corps or a congregant’s home. Minimally one per week.
• Conduct Prayer Meetings at the corps or the congregant’s home. Minimally one per week.
• Visit present attendees of The Salvation Army congregation who attend Spanish-speaking meetings, also potential members, and any Spanish-speaking individual in the prescribed geographical area, and thereby encourage them to attend TSA meetings (English and/or Spanish).
• Meet with the Corps Officers on a weekly basis to chart, evaluate, and implement vision and strategies of ministries to Spanish-speaking people in prescribed geographical areas.
• Drive Corps’ vehicle for fulfillment of ministries.
• Attend safety-based classes (for protection and safety of children, adults, and resources) as advocated by The Salvation Army and the Corps Officers.
• Create programs, visitation, prayer meetings, and discipleship programs for the young adults.
• Form basketball programs with community adults and thereby invite them to Spanish Ministries and increase the attendance at the young adult programs including Sunday Worship.

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.
• Possess valid NY Driver’s license.
• Show an understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s doctrines, and embrace fully the beliefs and practices on the sacraments.