Corps Program Assistant

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical pan of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Corps Program Assistant. will assist the Corps Officers with daily coordinating and implementing comprehensive youth ministries for the Roseville Corps. The Corps Program Assistant will provide leadership for youth development and outreach programs including the planning, resourcing, volunteer leadership training and implementation of The Salvation Army's program standards. The Corps Program Assistant will work with the Corps Officers to develop-outreach opportunities for drawing new people to the Corps from our Community, After School Program and the community in general. _Also, this position is to provide coordination, implementation, and administration of the Tutoring and Mentoring Afterschool Program. The specific duties include program development and management, budget oversight, participation in staff development, and offsite collaborations. The coordinator will provide a safe, nurturing, and well supervised after school program; be the liaison with parents, volunteers, and donors to display the site and the program positively. This position is responsible for planning and development of the creative learning environment, establishment of interest centers, and preparation of needed materials and supplies. In addition, the Corps Program Assistant is responsible for the collection of program data, providing reports data as requested. The Corps Program Assistant ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving participants the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. The Coms Program Assistant is directly responsible for creating a positive, fun atmosphere and increasing membership base and represent The Salvation Army Roseville corps in the community and serve on site and/or organization committees, as needed/requested. This position functions within the ministry team of the Corps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as the first point of contact for parents who want to have their children participate in youth programs.
2. Plan lessons, teach and lead Sunday school classes making use of approved curriculum.
3. Ensure that attendance is taken at all youth programs by assigned program leaders.
4. Reach out to children & families who have been absent for several weeks.
5. Provide communication about children's ministries, including to parents, program leaders, corps members, and the community. This includes but is not limited to a monthly Youth Program Newsletter.
6. Plan and implement special events involving children including, but not limited to, Family Outreach events, Back to School Drive, Troop Court of Awards, Easter, and Christmas play/musical.
7. Help coordinate and provide transportation for youth to and from programs, particularly on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
8. Assist in the planning and implementation of the ENCORE worship arts program.
9. Stock, organize and maintain the youth ministry supplies throughout the year.
10. Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of an annual, week-long Vacation Bible School, including planning and implementing of promotional materials, daily crafts, daily activities, daily Bible Lessons, daily snack and lunch menu, as well as volunteer leader recruitment.
11. Promote, recruit and transport youth to Divisional and Temtorial youth events such as SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Rally, Corps Cadet Retreat, Divisional Youth Retreat, Western Youth Institute (WYI) and more.
12. Attending youth ministry trainings, both Salvation Army and other, as assigned and approved by the Corps Officers/Assistant Officers to stay current on trends, ideas, and education relating to youth ministry.
13. Must be and able to lead chapel and provide Bible teaching for children in the After School Program and Early Care & Education Program.
14. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

General Duties:

1. Assist the Corps Officers in the proper training and record keeping regarding Protecting the Mission child safety training for all volunteers working with minors and vulnerable adults.
2. Help coordinate and prepare resources for Troops (Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps) leaders, including submitting monthly/quarterly reports to the Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters (DHQ).
3. Serve as serve as a troop leader as needed.
4. Coordinate and support the Corps Cadet Counselor and Bible Bowl Coaches with any needed resources, including the ordering and distributing of approved Salvation Army material.
5. Plan, coordinate and implement other creative arts and music programs/lessons for youth, such as Christmas, Easter, youth fundraisers and other events.
6. Assist with the recruitment and registration of campers for Surnmer Camp at Camp Del Oro.
7. Create and take advantage of opportunities for connecting with the youth in the Community Center, Early Care and Education Center as well as the After School Program.
8. Attend monthly Corps Council and Pastoral Council meetings.
9. Attend all staff meetings and events as required.
10. Assist with the Christmas Kettle program as requested including but not limited to driving, picking up kettles and/or donations, counting money etc.
11. Plan and implement weekly Young People's Legion (YPL) youth group.
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by Corps Officers and/or assistant Corps Officers.
13. Keep track of and submit statistical reports.
14. Oversee and recruit volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. ABILITIES AND OTHER OUALIFICATIONS REOUIREMENTS

1. At least 2 years of college and 2 years of experience working with youth.
2. Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level.
3. High degree of confidentiality.
4. Familiar with the Salvation Corps Youth Program. Preferable individual who is active in the Salvation Army and knows the Youth at Roseville Corps.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks.
9. Experience with social media and communication skills through social media.
10. Must have a strong personal commitment to Christ, be a person of high integrity, profess Christian beliefs, live a life consistent with those beliefs, and feel comfortable discussing Christianity with children and adults. A Salvation Army soldier, or person eligible for membership within six (6) months, is preferred.
11. Excellent organizational skills, utilizing a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks.
12. Must be familiar with excel, PowerPoint and publisher.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Must have at least a High School diploma or equivalent. An AA degree is an added advantage.
2. Must have at least two years' experience in youth ministry and programming.
3. Must demonstrate, articulate, and model a mature Christian faith and sense of vocation/call in the ministry of Christian discipleship.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in youth and spiritual development.
5. Be enrolled as a Senior Soldier church member of The Salvation Army Roseville Corps within 6 months of employment.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, with excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
8. Ability to maintain a flexible approach to changing priorities.
9. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
10. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

1. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
2. Must be 21 years or older.
3. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
4. Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License with passenger endorsement is preferred, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
5. Must pass DOT Pre-Employment and DOT Physical.
6. Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program.
7. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ livescan fingerprint check.

PHYSICAL REOUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
3. Ability to reach overhead.
4. Ability to operate telephone.
5. Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.
6. Ability to operate a computer.
7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
8. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer
9. Have a valid Class B driver's license.
10. Miscellaneous office equipment including but not limited to staplers, three-hole punch, etc.