Youth Ministries Coordinator
Youth Ministries Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
This is a ministry-centered (religious) position.
The Youth Ministries Coordinator will serve in a critical support role to the Corps Officers and a major leadership role within the East Cleveland Corps. They will be intimately and integrally involved in the ministry of Corps including teaching leading and preaching the Gospel Message. The Youth Ministries Coordinator should remain teachable and possess a passion to further the cause of Christ.
The Youth Ministries Coordinator will be involved in Corps Administration Youth Ministries Outreach Ministries and Community Relations.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As directed by the Corps Officers:
Sunday Ministry
Plan coordinate and execute childrens Sunday school classes
Manage resources for Sunday School lessons and teachers
Provide & coordinate transportation for program participants as needed
Implement and execute use of at home materials for families
Encourage attendance growth of youth and families for Sunday mornings
Participate in Holiness meeting as assigned
Lead teach and coordinate weekly Childrens Church
Weekday Ministry
Provide & coordinate transportation for program participants as needed
Total involvement in the planning and execution of all youth programs including but not limited to Bible Study Music & Arts programs and Youth Development programming (i.e. Troops Junior Soldiers Corps Cadets Bible Bowl)
Participate in and/or lead Young Adult Ministries as directed.
Work in close connection with the Recreation Coordinator to develop a plan to bridge children into corps programming.
Identify & develop regular Outreach opportunities via Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry in consultation with the Social Services & Volunteer Coordinator
Responsible to assist in the development of the Community Center Programs while reinforcing Biblical truths and extending invitations to regular worship opportunities
Divisional & Territorial Ministry
Provide & coordinate transportation for East Cleveland program participants as required
Organize registrations & collection of fees for youth-centered events for submission to the Corps Officers
Support all divisional and territorial events as assigned
Summer Ministry Responsibilities
Conduct daily devotions for Day Camp program
Identify and develop opportunities for linking children & families to the Corps Worship opportunities
Assist with or lead a day camp program activity as assigned by the Camp Directors
Serve as a member of the Day Camp Leadership Team and participate in all related activities
Serve as the on-site point of contact for Camp NEOSA participants and their families including being responsible for recruiting and registering campers
Provide & coordinate camper transportation to & from Camp NEOSA as required
Coordinate local efforts to advertise Camp NEOSA
Plan coordinate and execute annual Vacation Bible School campaign
Other Ministry Opportunities
Responsible for being involved in all Corps Programs in a leadership participatory support or advisory capacity to foster their development
Attend and contribute to all Department Head Ministry Team & General Staff meetings
Assist with Christmas ministry between Angel Tree distribution and Kettles including driving as required
Keep statistics and attendance records for all youth programming
As required by the Corps Officers attend Divisional & Territorial training
Connect with children and their parents through home visits whenever possible.
To facilitate in every way possible the mission of The Salvation Army at the direction of the Corps Officers including committee assignments and Emergency Disaster work
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise assigned volunteers
Assist with supervision of assigned Summer Youth participants
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent of related experience.
Must conduct oneself in a manner which reflects credit on The Salvation Army its leadership and on the Lord Jesus Christ.
A uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing with a willingness to soldier at the East Cleveland Corps
Must uphold Biblical standards in personal and professional life including fiscal support of the Corps Ministry
Must maintain a Valid Drivers License and clean driving record
SPECIAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
CPR & First Aid Training preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in church community center and program settings with occasional off-site events. Duties may occur indoors or outdoors in varying weather and noise levels and may require standing walking bending lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional driving. Evening weekend and holiday hours may be required. Professional respectful and mission-focused conduct is expected at all times.
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.
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
