Youth Program Assistant
Youth Program Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Location: Pawtucket Corps (Pawtucket RI)
Hours Per Week: 18
Schedule: Monday Wednesday & Friday 5:00 pm 8:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am 2:30 pm; & Sunday 10:00 am 1:00 pm
Scope of Position: Coordinate youth ministries and discipleship programs at the Pawtucket Corps for youth ages six and older.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life.
- Participate in Corps Sunday Worship Service (a.k.a. Holiness Meeting) on a consistent basis.
- Work in unity with the Corps Officers to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of youth ministries.
- Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all people following The Salvation Armys practices and policies.
- 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 for youth activities such as Junior Soldiers Corps Cadets Bible Bowl Music Programs VBS 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 the related program.
- 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
- A bachelors degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with youth preferred.
- 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.
- 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 training upon hire.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize.
- Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefits program to part-time employees who work less than 20 hours per week including...
- Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
- 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
- Generous paid time off including holidays vacation and sick leave
- Eligibility for the Federal Governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly a job with a great purpose inspiring you to make a difference every day!
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
