Youth and Program Ministry Assistant

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Job Objective:  This position provides youth program oversight and implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and implement youth programs
• Provide referrals to appropriate agencies/services when further assistance is needed
• Encourage youth in all areas including Salvation Army religious training (e.g., Sunday School teachers training)
• Work cooperatively and jointly with staff, program participants and outside agencies to provide high quality programming
• Serve as liaison between youth and other organizations/agencies
• Promote the spiritual dimension of The Salvation Army, emphasizing the importance of Christian influence and evangelism in all Salvation Army ministries, including delivery of program services in contemporary settings
• Represent The Salvation Army’s purpose, philosophy and function to the community
• Serve as driver when needed in program support services, i.e., food pickups, seasonal responsibilities related to Christmas fund-raising, including bell ringing and other duties as assigned
• Maintain attendance records for youth program participants and visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Assist in the orderliness of program space and equipment
• Maintain program equipment and supplies inventory
• Other duties as directed to possibly include platform ministry, including preaching, in the future

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: One-year youth related program experience preferred

Age: Must be at least 21 years old

Skills/Abilities:

• Teach, encourage, and mentor
• Work effectively with diverse populations
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, clients and other stakeholders in individual and group settings
• Manage multiple tasks with limited direction
• Initiative, creative and motivating
• Music knowledge
• Local social service programs knowledge
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Operate basic office equipment including telephone, personal computer, copier, fax machine and scanning equipment
• Use Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical Requirements:  Include, speaking, hearing and vision; manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing materials weighing up to 50 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing for extended periods of time.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Travel to program conferences outside of Kansas City, MO area up to 2 times per year; at least one conference requires an overnight stay.  Travel to youth functions up to 3 times per year.  Local travel as required to conduct official business.

Driving:  Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions:  Work is performed in a typical office, classroom and community center environment; weekend and evening work required.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.