Ministry Assistant Coordinator
Ministry Assistant Coordinator
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:
Program
- Assist with community-based programs (such as foodbank vouchers seniors programs youth programs music programs seasonal celebrations (Easter Thanksgiving Christmas) summer camps vacation bible school Christmas assistance.
- Look for ways to connect the community with the church community.
- Assist with outreach programs in the community.
Church Ministry
- Assists in ministry with Corps Officers (Pastors) contributing to the spiritual and pastoral development of individuals associated with the church through mentoring discipleship encouraging Chrisitan attributes.
- Assists in developing implementing and evaluating programs / ministries for church and community.
- Active member of the congregation and participates in Sunday Worship which may include leading worship preaching and praying as requested by Corps Officers (Pastors).
- Creates opportunities for Youth to be engaged in worship
- Follow up with youth who attend The Salvation Army Summer Camp to build relationships and establish active links with the Church and its mission and Ministries.
- Strategizes creative ideas for youth programming.
- Supports integrated mission connecting community with Church.
Volunteer Management
- Recruit volunteers for events and activity efforts as well as all necessary support resources and supplies.
- Support Community Ministry volunteers in completion of responsibilities relating to programs.
- Ensure ongoing volunteer training including orientation of new volunteers.
Administrative
- Maintain records and provide program evaluations and/or statistical information as required by DHQ/THQ; includes maintain Link2Feed.
- Perform administrative tasks that support program objectives.
- Provide input into the program budget; in collaboration with the Corps Officers ensuring diligent stewardship of resources.
- Ensure all donated items are safely and accurately handled.
- Attend meetings as required by the Corps Officers
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
- Provide input to the program annual budget in collaboration with the Corps Officers
- May handle some petty cash including program donations and credit cards.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week. Schedule is Sunday Tuesday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break
- Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs or up to 50 lbs with assistance of others.
- Travel within the city may be required.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends to meet program needs.
- Flexibility in work schedule may be required based on programming schedules and client availability.
Education and experience Qualifications:
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
- The successful job applicant will have completed post-secondary diploma in human services or social services or equivalent of at least two academic years.
- Post secondary religious studies are a strong asset. Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience in a ministry setting.
- Three (3) years of prior related experience.
- Experience in supervisory capacity and/or volunteer management.
- Music knowledge. The ability to play a musical instrument would be an asset.
- Understanding for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the standards policies and procedures of The Salvation Army or willingness to learn it within the first 3 months after hiring.
- Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission culture and values.
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Innovative proven ability to think outside the box to engage community for ministry outreach.
- Ability to navigate and use social media.
- Ability to use graphic design skills to upload and promote videos and posters.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality.
- Problem solving communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Demonstrate a healthy sense of boundaries and a positive attitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Adhere to all Salvation Army policies directives and operating guidelines.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training and willingness to learn and develop skills.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License current copy of drivers abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.
- Original copy of a Background check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.
- Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry is required.
- Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Compensation:
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
