Spanish Ministries/Youth Coordinator

Scope and Purpose of Position

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.

Responsibilities

• Celebrate 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.

Qualifications

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

Company Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B).
• Christmas Bonus.