Corps Assistant
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Job Description
Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 04.23.2025
Hourly Wage: $20.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Status: NonExempt / Regular Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Position Title: Corps Assistant
Location: Gresham Corps
The Salvation Army 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.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application upload a resume and cover letter.
To apply online go to: Corps Assistant
To apply in person go to 473 SE 194th Gresham OR 97233. Bring a resume and cover letter and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions contact Capt. Iliana Montes at or call. Capt. Montes is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting Accommodation Statement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process please contactor email attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
Scope Of Position:
Assist Corps Officers with all programming and administration assignments as described. Assist in the growth and implementation of The Salvation Army Greshams programs policies and practices. Position will require an emphasis on corps and social service outreach programs including but not limited to: youth programs seasonal programming holiday assistance and data entry.
Education And Work Experience:
High school diploma GED or equivalent.
Oregon State Drivers License.
2 years or more experience with Salvation Army programs preferred.
Must be able to read write and communicate well.
Bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Must be creative and enjoy working within a missiondriven resultsdriven and communityoriented environment.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Emotional maturity with very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff council members external partners and donors.
Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate proactive approaches to problemsolving with strong decisionmaking capability.
Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Highly resourceful teamplayer with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
Ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion.
Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Must be in good physical and mental health capable of meeting program demands.
Ability to sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
Ability to grasp push pull objects such as files filing cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Act and dress in a professional manner wearing a Salvation Army uniform when appropriate.
Maintain a valid Oregon State Drivers License and be over the age of 21 for auto insurance purposes
Must successfully complete The Salvation Armys driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
Working knowledge and ability to use computer systems including PowerPoint Access Word Excel and Outlook
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To assist the Corps Officer with the planning implementation and leadership of ministry programs.
To lead assist and support all ministries including but not limited to: Womens Ministry Mens Fellowship spiritualbased Youth Programs Sunday School Sunday Worship spiritualbased weeknight activities and outreach.
To serve as an additional Corps Contact Person for questions regarding ministry programs activities or events.
Coordinate a wide variety of ministry projects and programs including but not limited to: Corps Ministry Programs and Activities Youth and Adult Retreats Divisional and Territorial events and fundraising efforts associated with event costs.
Develop and utilize volunteers to help in the implementation of ministry projects and programs.
To assist with corps statistics collecting and submitting statistics and maintaining Corps Management System for programs that pertain to them.
Help with coordination and implementation of seasonal activities including Angel Tree Toy Assistance as well as summer camp recruitment and fundraising.
To lead assist and/or support with Easter Vacation Bible School Back to School Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
Assist with EDS Efforts including overseeing maintenance of all equipment team development deployment and community relations.
Interact professionally in all contact especially with guest base donors board members community partners and Salvation Army staff and volunteers.
Be a member of the corps community relations team representing and telling The Salvation Army story to community partners donors and the community at large.
Assist in social services programs such as on site and outreach food distribution homeless services senior/community center activities community center meal program and other social services programs as needed.
Assist in transportation of program participants social service donation pickups seasonal kettle workers camps divisional and territorial events etc.
Assist in coordination and management of volunteers.
Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit move stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp push pull objects such as files file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to operate telephone.
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand written information.
Miscellaneous:
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
The candidate acknowledges that The Salvation Army is a church and does not object to the overt use of religious material and religious language and other expressions of faith in the workplace. Although no faith or participation in religious activities is required of any employee the candidate understands the nature of the environment is faithbased.
The Western Territory Handbook for Employees is your guide for all personnel practices and procedures. If you have any questions contact your Corps Officer.
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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
SUPERVISOR: CORPS OFFICER
Employment Type
Full-Time
