The Corps Ministries Assistant will participate in the leadership and development of assigned ministries that are given oversight by the Corps. Ministries include but not limited to Youth program, Troops, Family Fun Fellowship, the Anaheim ARC, Sunday Morning Responsibilities, Special events at the corps, providing oversight to local Bible Study and Discipleship Groups and new Corps ministries that will be developing. Essential Functions Responsibilities: Vocational engagement as an employee of ... more details
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The Corps Ministries Assistant will participate in the leadership and development of assigned ministries that are given oversight by the Corps. Ministries include but not limited to Youth program, Troops, Family Fun Fellowship, the Anaheim ARC, Sunday Morning Responsibilities, Special events at the corps, providing oversight to local Bible Study and Discipleship Groups and new Corps ministries that will be developing.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities:
Vocational engagement as an employee of The Salvation Army is a position of sacred trust – representing, nurturing, protecting and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army’s religious goals, programs and public image.
As such, all employees are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities within the scope of duties they perform:
- To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose and values of The Salvation Army San Fernando Valley Corps.
- To understand all dimensions of Salvation Army mission and purpose toward the outcome of awareness, cohesiveness and effective guest services.
- To create a safe, engaging environment for Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
- To provide active support of, and participation in all Salvation Army campaigns and initiatives.
- To develop appropriate relationships and maintain appropriate relationship boundaries with other Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
- To communicate in an appropriate, professional, responsive and supportive manner.
- Effective interpersonal and electronic communication is essential for mission and purpose.
- Interpersonal communication for day-to-day operational needs is preferred.
- Direct, thoughtful communication for the resolution of questions or conflicts is expected.
- Electronic communication – email, texts, etc. – is official communication; and supports and confirms interpersonal communication.
- Deference to and public support of group decisions and each other’s scope of expertise, position and responsibilities must be maintained.
- To maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Some agreements, ideas, processes, or other forms of sensitive information are revealed to certain individuals who are in positions of responsibility or are in possession of qualities or skills that make it necessary for them to know such confidential matters. Such information must be maintained in confidence.
- To complete annual, advanced training to include, but not limited to: Protecting the Mission, Sexual Harassment, and others as determined.
- To positively guide and guard all Salvation Army resources – people, program, property and finances - toward the fulfillment of mission and purpose, and within the guidelines established by law, policy and procedure.
Specific Duties:
Youth programs
- Lead worship for each Friday night program.
- Assist Corps Officer by coordinating special guest speakers.
- Assist Corps Officer by coordinating house visits and helping with driving when necessary.
- Keep Relevant Statistics
Corps Family Fun Fellowship
- Be the leader of the monthly Family Fun Fellowship program
- Coordinate programs, music, and activities on and off-site
- Recruit families from Sunday worship services, and Food bank program.
- Coordinate and schedules with soldier volunteers, decorations, meals, clean after programs
- Recruit volunteers, new families and individuals from food program who be seeking a church home.
- Keep Relevant Statistics
CCM
- Assist the Corps Officer with contacting nursing homes in the community to schedule and coordinate visits with CCM members (including Christmas Visitation).
- Assist the Corps Officer with visitations for corps members and family who are ill or hospitalized.
- Coordinate Annual CCM Sunday enrolling new members and celebrating Long Service
- Keep Relevant Statistics
Troops program
- Be available to provide spiritual counseling for children and youths as needed.
- Be responsible to drive children each Friday evening as needed.
- Be responsible to look for teachers’ volunteers for each class
- Be responsible for classes materials, field trips, monthly birthdays celebrations
- Promote program to parents and families attending the Corps and the food bank.
- Help with weekly devotions to children, tailoring scripture lessons to make it easy to understand for children.
- Help serve and prepare snack and dinner to children.
- Assist in enforcing all PTM and child safety rules.
- Keep Relevant Statistics
Christmas
- Secure sites within the area assigned by contacting store managers, making arrangements, where necessary, provide Certificate of Insurance, agreements and contracts.
- Review the current inventory of kettle equipment and make repairs or replacements where necessary.
- Coordinate with HR Coordinator to recruit kettle workers and ensure that proper documentation is completed and submitted to divisional headquarters for approval.
- Work with the Corps Officers on the counting, reporting and banking of money raised through the program.
- Contact and schedule bell ringers at available sites through the kettle season.
- Collect all kettles every day. Sign time sheets of bell ringers to verify hours worked.
- Ensure each bell ringer receives paycheck on time.
- At the end of the season make sure that all kettle equipment is secured in storage and send thank you letters to those have allowed the Army to place kettles at their locations.
- Prepare a brief that outlines every detail of the program for future use and review.
Special Event Logistics Coordinator for Corps Outreach Events
- Assist with logistics in planning special events including set up, advertising, operations and clean up
- Drive as needed
Sunday Morning Responsibilities
- Keep up to date records of groups and facilitate resources as needed
- Contact and connect with visitors and new members at the corps. Connecting them to a local Bible study group leader and Corps Officer.
- Wear the uniform each week.
- Assist in music duties - play/sing and support the Praise & Worship band.
- Help lead Sunday School, in-conjunction with local Corps volunteers.
- Lead the Sunday worship meeting in the Corps Officers’ absence
- Lock/unlock building in Corps Officers’ absence
- Assist in the coordination of local Bible study groups. Helping with resources, development, and recruitment.
- Attend Corps Ministry Meetings as needed
- Perform other assignments/duties as directed.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Acknowledgement of The Salvation Army’s Religious Purposes
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army’s religious purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum of five years of ministry experience
- Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance and personal transportation
- Attention to detail, quality and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Driving Test and pass MVR check
- A criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
- Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish preferred.
- Must have ability to work with, direct, and relate well with co-workers, community members, and guests/clients.
- Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
- Must possess good relationship skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings.
