Description

OVERVIEW:

The Corps Assistant will facilitate the mission of The Salvation Army by working directly with the Corps Officers to provide leadership and support to the ministry programs of the Corps.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all staff meetings

• Assist the Corps Officers with the planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs

• Lead and coordinate spiritual-based programs for children and youth

• Develop and coordinate an after-school program for children and youth

• Support and assist with Corps music programs and worship team

• Assist with Women’s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, Sunday Worship, and spiritual-based adult weeknight activities

• Develop and lead outreach efforts to individuals and families

• Coordinate youth and adult retreats, Divisional, and Territorial events, and fundraising efforts

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers for Corps programs

• Support Corps statistics and usage of the Corps Management System

• Assist the officers with the coordination and implementation of seasonal activities

• Present at the Advisory Board and Rotary meetings

• Attend meetings

• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

• CA Driver’s license (required)

• Experience in Corps Ministry (2 years preferred)

• Experience with Microsoft programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

• Knowledge of Salvation Army practices, policies, and organization, active soldier (preferred)

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Experience

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft programs

• 2 years: Experience in Corps Ministry

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)