Corps Program Assistant

Salary Range: $68,640/yr 

The 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A. BASIC PURPOSE:
The Corps Program Assistant supports Corps Officers in planning and managing youth development, outreach, and afterschool programs at Hayward Corps by training volunteers, overseeing tutoring and mentoring, managing budgets, engaging the community, ensuring safety, maintaining communication with stakeholders, preparing educational materials, collecting data, and representing The Salvation Army in various initiatives and community activities.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct and Run/Plan weekly and day to day activities of the Hayward Corps youth Drop-in Center five afternoons per week. Help recruit volunteers and keep the computer/tutoring center up to date.
• Serve as the first point of contact for parents who want to have their children participate in youth programs.
• Supervision of staff and volunteers according to Salvation Army Protect The Mission (PTM) standards.
• Recruitment of students for youth program and involvement in Corps visitation and outreach.
• Preparation of program and promotional materials; communication with parents and schools regarding activities of the program, and transportation all in accordance with PTM guidelines.
• Collection of all program service fees in accordance with financial procedures and maintain all files.
• Meet bi-weekly with Officers to review daily activities of the Drop-in Center and programs.
• Plan, coordinate, teach and implement programs such as: Sunday School, Troops, teen groups, (YPL), Bible Bowl, creative arts and music programs for youth. Encourage Drop In Center participants to become involved.
• Ensure that attendance is taken, and statistical reporting is done for all youth programs and other areas of your responsibility and by volunteers and program leaders under your supervision.
• Plan and implement special events involving children including, but not limited to, Family Outreach events, Back to School Drive/Backpack distribution and seasonal/holiday events.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of an annual, Day Camp and 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.
• Stock, organize and maintain ministry supplies throughout the year including food and snacks for programs.
• Promote, recruit and transport youth to Divisional and Territorial youth events such as Summer Camp, SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Rally, Corps Cadet Retreat, Divisional Youth Retreat, Western Youth Institute (WYI).
• Attend 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.
• Must be and able to lead chapel for all ages and provide Bible teaching for children in the After School Program.
• Attend monthly Corps Council and Pastoral Council meetings.
• Attend all staff meetings and events as required.
• Assist the Corps Officers in proper training and record keeping in regard to Protecting the Mission child safety training for all volunteers working with minors and vulnerable adults.
• Assist with the Christmas Kettle program and Angel Tree Program as requested including but not limited to driving, picking up kettles and/or donations, counting money etc.
• In accordance with your interests and talents other programs may be implemented such as Celebrate Recovery and young adult or young married couple fellowships.
• Provide support to Corps Officers and staff for daily duties at the Hayward Corps:
o Assist with daily operations of the Corps as needed.
o Help fill in and be a representative for the Corps Officers as needed.
o Work with local Corps leadership, etc. for purposes of planning, scheduling, training etc..
o Help the team with cleaning and organizing as needed, especially before and after programs.
o Help with vehicle, building and ground maintenance issues as needed.
o Help with complete routine inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with inventory, health, safety, and OSHA guidelines.
o Assist in Capital Campaign and grant writing for programming as needed.
o Perform other assignments/duties, as directed by Corps Officers.

 C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES A