Youth Ministries Coordinator (Poughkeepsie Corps)
Youth Ministries Coordinator (Poughkeepsie Corps)
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Job Description
Overview
Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this important position. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Handbook for Employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the Human Resource Department or Immediate Supervisor.Up to 40 hours per week there is no overtime.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life
- Responsible for coordinating youth ministries
- Work in unity with the Corps Officers and Youth Peoples Sergeant Major (where applicable) to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of youth ministries
- Weekly participation in Corps Worship Service (Holiness Meeting)
- Develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with all persons in accordance with the practices and policies of The Salvation Army
- Coordinate and implement the evangelism discipleship & leadership development of the young people involved in corps programs including opportunities for new ministry initiatives
- Plan and implement recruitment leadership development & training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff
- Regular contact and visitation of those that participate in youth activities and their families
- Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes and other youth programming
- Prepare youth for participation in Holiness Meetings.
- Provide leadership and support as needed for youth activities such as Junior Soldiers Corps Cadets Bible Bowl Music Programs VBS Troops Programs etc.
- Recruit coordinate and transport kids attending camp Youth Councils young adult gatherings & other divisional events.
- Maintain all records of attendance & statistics for related program
- Maintain clean 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.
Qualifications
- Strong personal Christian values and high moral character
- Bachelors Degree Preferred not required.
- Must have a passion for the youth and a pastoral heart to see the youth grow in their relationship with Christ.
- Creative program ability
- Strong organizational skills
- A strategic leader who is focused on community evangelism and church growth inviting youth in the community to join corps youth activities.
- Minimum 2 years experience working with youth
- Ability to be a team member and function in a work alone situation to complete tasks
- Intermediate level computer skills
- Valid Drivers License and able to drive a 12-passenger van
- A Uniform wearing Salvationist preferred
- Musical ability preferred but not a must
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Must complete and keep up to date KeepSAfe and other requirements
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
