Position Summary: To support The Youth Ministries Coordinator (YMC) in all aspects of youth ministry, programing, and events, including overseeing employees, volunteers, care for children and provide a safe, positive, and beneficial experience in a Christian environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of activities and events that support spiritual growth in various age groups of children.
- Maintain files and gather statistical and financial data for corps youth and program efforts as directed by the YMC.
- Attend youth and program related events as required by the YMC.
- Work within our nursery to keep the children safe, teach them about the love of Jesus, Prepare, teach, and execute plans as needed by the YMC.
- Carry out a planned activity each nursery time (e.g., craft, game, coloring, and/or story time).
- Teach a Pre-school Sunday School lesson each Sunday.
- Properly clean and maintain all areas used for nursery care and youth programs.
- Work in close coordination and cooperation with Church Youth Leaders.
- Maintain focus on interacting with the kids.
- Check children's diapers and change them as needed and in a timely manner.
- Follow behavioral management policies with all youth.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment that facilitates learning. (Relay any noticed safety issues or need for supplies to the Youth Ministries Coordinator.)
- Work with children of Spanish/English class to bridge to Corps.
- Fulfill assigned responsibilities and hours during Summer Day Camp and the Christmas season
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
- Work in the gym and kitchen to help with dinnertime during Wednesday evening activities.
- Set up and tear down events as directed by the YMC.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Some college in children's education or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1+ year working with young children
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Seek to share the Good News of Jesus Christ using the positive influence of a vibrant personal relationship with the Lord.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends (including Sundays) as needed throughout the year
- Must be creative and have artistic abilities.
- Must support The Salvation Army mission statement.
- Preferred basic knowledge of Spanish Language.
- Be trained in CPR/Basic First Aid or get training within first 90 days of employment.
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint or the ability to learn programs.
- Knowledgeable in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Certificates and Licenses:
- Complete Safe from Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain the chauffer license within 90 days
Requirements:
Full Time 37 hours per week. Monday through Friday & Sundays. 9:00a-4p. Hours will vary depending on summer versus school year season.
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
- Flexible spending accounts
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Pet Insurance
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
- Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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.
