Corps / Church Program Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Under the direction of the corps officer(s), the church program assistant will assume a variety of responsibilities geared towards providing relevant and meaningful programs and activities for children, youth and adults in the church. This position will reflect a significant emphasis on program and relational ministry which will include program planning and anticipated outcomes. This position is outcome based, meaning that over an agreed period of time, memorable and visible results of increased youth and young adult attendance and involvement will be expected. This will include recruiting and getting people from the community connected with the church ministry programs. This can only be accomplished with & through the support of church and local officers sharing the vision of ministry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.
Must maintain strict standards in compliance with Protect the Mission policies of The Salvation Army.
Uniformed wearing Salvationist in good standing.
Knowledge of The Salvation Army beliefs and practices and be in agreement and live in accordance to TSA and Biblical standards.
Possess a knowledge of The Salvation Army youth work and/or USA Salvation Army programs
Must be 21 years or older and possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must pass a MVR check with a clean driving record.
Ability to drive Salvation Army vehicles (which includes 14 passenger bus, 25 passenger bus)
Must be able to obtain CDL by end of probationary period if not in possession of one.
Demonstrated experience in working with other youth workers in either a team or supervisory role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide age range of people.
Demonstrated ability in program planning and management.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various levels of staff, volunteers, and congregants.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and handle social and multimedia platforms related to the church.
Must pass a criminal background.

Responsibilities

Assist the church officers with church programs including, but not limited to: Fellowship Events; Bible Study; Youth Character Building Programs; Sunday School
Act as an intermediary between after school programs and the church making every effort to bridge students to regular church programs.
Network and connect the community with church programs (i.e. Sunday School; outreach events; VBS; a weekly night outreach; YPL)
Visit families associated with youth involved in youth programs.
Plan, organize or coordinate once a quarter, activities to link parents with the church. (This could include Sunday morning youth meeting, family night, parenting classes, picnics, etc.)
Coordinate VBS and/or summer day camp.
Recruit church volunteers to assist with programs as needed.
Be visionary in developing programs that will meet the needs of the community.
Coordinate van/bus routes for pickup and drop-offs for programs.
Transport to and from church programs and events.
Be fully involved in the annual Christmas Bellringing program and Angel Tree.
Ensure that there is a regular discipleship program for the teens.
Ensure a regular discipleship program for children ages 6-12 such as Junior Soldier meetings.
Coordinate and conduct weekly Sunday school openings and teach n class when required.
Be responsible for a young adult ministry group at the church.
Recruit leaders and either coordinate or personally train leaders in youth culture, development assets and program ideas.
Oversee Child Safety records and organizing ongoing teaching and training of volunteers so they are properly trained in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policy.
Plan bi-monthly leadership meetings with church leaders drafting the agenda and chairing the meeting, keeping minutes of all such meetings.
Provide leadership as required to various youth programs.
Develop a volunteering and mentoring program with adults that will work directly with the youth.
Coordinate recruitment or recruit for all territorial and divisional camps and other special events.
Prepare statistics and submit to church officers by the 5th of each month.
Prepare and submit all youth reports to DHQ in a timely manner.
Serve on the Church Council, Advisory Council and other committees as assigned,
Provide a one page quarterly narrative progress report to Church Officers.
Coordinate & provide leadership as necessary to church's music groups, including youth & adult groups.
Assist with rehearsals, performances, and special musical events.
Organize seasonal programs, which include but not limited to the distribution of School Supplies and Christmas toys, and assist with Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner.
Other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Church Program Assistant.