Youth Ministries Coordinator

About the role

This is a ministry-centered (religious) position serving in a critical support role to the Corps Officers and a major leadership role within the East Cleveland Corps.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute children’s Sunday school classes
• Manage resources for Sunday School lessons and teachers
• Provide & coordinate transportation for program participants as needed
• Implement and execute use of at home materials for families
• Encourage attendance growth of youth and families for Sunday mornings
• Lead, teach, and coordinate weekly Children’s Church
• Total involvement in the planning and execution of all youth programs including but not limited to Bible Study, Music & Arts programs and Youth Development programming (i.e. Troops, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl)
• Participate in and/or lead Young Adult Ministries, as directed
• Work in close connection with the Recreation Coordinator to develop a plan to bridge children into corps programming
• Identify & develop regular Outreach opportunities via Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, in consultation with the Social Services & Volunteer Coordinator
• Responsible to assist in the development of the Community Center Programs while reinforcing Biblical truths and extending invitations to regular worship opportunities
• Provide & coordinate transportation for East Cleveland program participants as required
• Organize registrations & collection of fees for youth-centered events, for submission to the Corps Officers
• Support all divisional and territorial events, as assigned
• Conduct daily devotions for Day Camp program
• Identify and develop opportunities for linking children & families to the Corps’ Worship opportunities
• Aid in the planning and execution of Summer Ministry activities
• Assist with or lead a day camp program activity, as assigned by the Camp Directors
• Serve as a member of the Day Camp Leadership Team and participate in all related activities
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for Camp NEOSA participants and their families, including being responsible for recruiting and registering campers
• Cooker & coordinate local efforts to advertise Camp NEOSA
• Plan, coordinate and execute annual Vacation Bible School campaign
• Responsible for being involved in all Corps Programs, in a leadership, participatory, support or advisory capacity to foster their development
• Attend and contribute to all Department Head, Ministry Team & General Staff meetings
• Aid in the development of the Community Center Programs while reinforcing Biblical truths and extending invitations to regular worship opportunities
• Keep statistics and attendance records for all youth programming
• To facilitate, in every way possible, the mission of The Salvation Army, at the direction of the Corps Officers, including committee assignments and Emergency Disaster work
• Supervise assigned volunteers
• Aid in the supervision of assigned Summer Youth participants

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent of related experience. Must conduct oneself in a manner which reflects credit on The Salvation Army, its leadership, and on the Lord Jesus Christ. A uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing, with a willingness to soldier at the East Cleveland Corps Must uphold Biblical standards in personal and professional life, including fiscal support of the Corps Ministry Must maintain a Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR & First Aid Training preferred