Corps Ministry Assistant

OVERVIEW:

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support Women's Ministry, Men's Fellowship, Youth Programs, VBS, Summer Camp, Overnight Camp, Worship Soldiership classes, recruitment, social services and weeknight activities as directed by the Corps Officer
• Promote youth and family programs, community initiatives, and partnerships through social media
• Coordinate youth and adult retreats, divisional and territorial events, and fundraising efforts
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers
• Oversee Protecting the Mission compliance, volunteer training, and records
• Collect and submit statistics and maintain Corps Management System records as directed by Corps Officer as needed
• Help coordinate seasonal programs and events
• Attend meetings and maintain a professional appearance, including wearing a Salvation Army uniform when required
• Pick up food donations and complete weighing, receipts, and records of items
• 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

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

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.