Corps Ministry Assistant/ Youth Worker

OVERVIEW :

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and assist Corps Officers (Executive Directors) in the coordination of all youth and family ministries.

This position will help plan, develop, and execute mission driven programs and opportunities that cater to the spiritual needs of the community and congregation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Will be a part of church leadership and family ministry team
• Responsible for overseeing Youth and Family congregational life
• Under the direction of the corps officer(s), will lead youth ministries and family services including, but not limited to Salvation Army youth programs and Corps initiatives
• Plan, create and implement Bible lessons for youth, young adults, and families
• Will lead and coordinate the recruitment and development of volunteer leadership & support in ministry-specific programs and initiatives
• Will lead in youth and family outreach that includes program growth, spiritually as well as numerically
• Build, develop and maintain like-minded community relationships that affect, assist, and contribute to the ministry of the church community center
• Drive for ministry programs as needed
• Assist in keeping statistics and support efforts in keeping family profiles
• Able to create, develop and implement fundraisers to support youth and family programs
• Promote new programs, partnerships, and any youth and family initiatives pertaining to the needs of the community and Salvation Army community center
• Support major community center programs and departments : Seasonal events, special fundraisers, educational initiatives, health and fitness opportunities, Railton Place collaboration and social service programs as needed
• Oversee the registration, advertisement, and communication components of all youth and family ministry programs and activities
• Help bridge education and social service families to ministry opportunities
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver’s license (required)
• 21 years of age (required)
• Experience in Christian education (preferred)
• Experience in ministry and church context
• Experience working with youth ( 2 years preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Great communication skills
• Ability to lead group activities and events
• Computer literate and highly versed in social media platforms

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)

EQUIPMENT USED :

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.

The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will :

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an at-will nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.

It is further understood that this at will employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.