Corps Assistant

LOCATION: Puyallup Valley Corps

POSITION TITLE: Corps Assistant

STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION: Assist Corps Officers with all programming and administration assignments as described. Assist in the growth and implementation of The Salvation Army Everett’s programs, policies, and practices. Position will require an emphasis on corps and social service outreach programs including, but not limited to: youth programs, seasonal programming, holiday assistance, and data entry.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Washington State Driver’s License
• 2 years or more experience with Salvation Army programs
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well.
• Bilingual in Spanish, helpful but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & Abilities:

• Must be creative and enjoy working within a mission-driven, results-driven and community-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Emotional maturity with very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, council members, external partners and donors.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting program demands.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, filing cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Act and dress in a professional manner, wearing a Salvation Army uniform when appropriate.

• Maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be over the age of 21 for auto insurance purposes

• Must successfully complete The Salvation Army’s driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
• Must meet certification by and participation in The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety Program. (The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy dictates that an employee may not obtain more than two (2) moving violations or accidents within any 12-month period; see The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy)
• Working knowledge and ability to use computer systems, including PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Corps Officer with the planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs.
• To lead, assist, and support all ministries including but not limited to: Women’s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, spiritual-based Youth Programs, Sunday School, Sunday Worship, spiritual-based weeknight activities, and outreach.
• To serve as an additional Corps Contact Person for questions regarding ministry programs, activities, or events.
• Coordinate a wide variety of ministry projects and programs including, but not limited to: Corps Ministry Programs and Activities, Youth and Adult Retreats, Divisional and Territorial events, and fundraising efforts associated with event costs.
• Develop and utilize volunteers to help in the implementation of ministry projects and programs.
• To assist with corps statistics, collecting and submitting statistics, and maintaining Corps Management System for programs that pertain to them.
• Help with coordination and implementation of seasonal activities including Angel Tree Toy Assistance as well as summer camp recruitment and fundraising.
• To lead, assist, and/or support with Easter, Vacation Bible School, Harvest, Thanksgiving and Christmas events.

• Assist with EDS Efforts including overseeing maintenance of all equipment, team development, deployment, and community relations.
• Interact professionally in all contact, especially with guest base, donors, board members, community partners and Salvation Army staff and volunteers.
• Be a member of the corps community relations team representing and telling The Salvation Army story to community partners, donors, and the community at large.
• Assist in social services programs such as on site and outreach food distribution, homeless services, senior/community center activities, community center meal program, and other social services programs as needed.
• Assist in transportation of program participants, social service donation pickups, seasonal kettle workers, camps, divisional and territorial events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, move, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)