Church Youth Coordinator
Church Youth Coordinator
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Overview
Location: Stamford Corps (Stamford CT)
Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Mon Fri; 8:30 am 4:00 pm (hours will vary once programs are implemented to fit the needs of the programs)
Purpose of Position: Responsible for coordinating outreach to youth and Youth Ministries at the Stamford Corps.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life.
- Participate in weekly Corps Worship Service (a.k.a. Holiness Meeting).
- Work in unity with the Corps Officers to ensure programming excellence in youth ministries.
- Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all persons in accordance with The Salvation Armys practices and policies.
- Develop create and establish programs for youth and young adults at The Salvation Army Stamford Corps.
- Coordinate and implement the evangelism discipleship and leadership development of the young people involved in Corps programs including opportunities for new ministry initiatives.
- Plan and implement recruitment leadership development and training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff.
- Regularly contact and visit those who participate in youth activities and their families.
- Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes and other youth programming.
- Provide leadership and support as needed for youth activities such as Junior Soldiers Corps Cadets Bible Bowl Music Programs Vacation Bible School Star Search Troops Programs etc.
- Recruit coordinate and transport kids attending camp Youth Councils young adult gatherings and other divisional events.
- Maintain all records of attendance and statistics for related programs.
- Maintain clean and professional work and program areas.
- Maintain youth programming throughout the year including Christmas and summer break.
- Attend all required Youth Ministries Coordinator meetings conducted by Territorial and Divisional Youth Departments.
- Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in The Salvation Armys Employee Manuals.
- Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience working with youth.
- Strong personal Christian values and high moral character.
- Creative program abilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to be a team member and work alone to complete tasks.
- Intermediate-level computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Valid drivers license and ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
- A Uniform wearing Salvationist preferred
- Musical ability preferred but not a requirement.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
- Must embrace support and reflect well on The Salvation Armys mission and values.
- A positive can-do attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrate discretion integrity and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Must maintain a professional appearance.
- Must complete the KeepSAfe training and other required trainings upon hire.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize.
- Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week including...
- Comprehensive health care coverage including dental/vision/hearing with low-cost employee premiums co-pays and deductibles
- Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
- Telehealth/online doctor visits
- $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services funeral planning services and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
- Long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac homeowners auto and pet insurance)
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
- 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
- Generous paid time off including holidays vacation sick personal bereavement and marriage leave
- Eligibility for the federal governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly a job with a great purpose!
Learn more about The Salvation Armys Southern New England Division at Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
