Booth Program Assistant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  07.31.2025

Hourly Wage:  $22.00

Hours Per Week:  28

Status:  Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department: Booth Program for Young Parents

Position Title: Booth Program Assistant 

 

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

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to:    Booth Program Assistant , or https://tinyurl.com/3aube5yx

To apply in person go to 9492 West Emerald Street, Boise, ID 83704.  Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Kimberly Kelzer at kimberly.kelzer@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (208) 383-4271.  Ms. Kelzer is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Work/Professional Experience: 2-3 years' experience in Customer Service and social media
• Experience working with adolescents is a plus

License and Certifications:

• Current CPR/First Aid, both infant/child and adult (within 6 months)
• Valid Idaho Driver's License

Scope of Position: This position is to aid the Booth Program Director by providing students with direct services (Incentive Store, snacks, Weekend Supplemental Breakfast program, and childcare), create and coordinate outreach activities, assist with life skills and parenting classes, and build rapport between The Booth Program and Cardinal Academy Charter School Staff/Students. Collect data for reporting. Create and maintain all promotional materials for The Booth Program for education and promotional purposes to potential students, community partners, granters, foundations. and donors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Knowledge Required: use a computer effectively and efficiently in the working environment; use standard office machines (e.g., copier, multi-line phone, keyboard); use standard office practices and procedures; read, write, and speak the English language to express ideas and communicate effectively. Many of our students have current and/or previous trauma in their lives. Having a knowledge of how trauma impacts youth is beneficial.

Skills Required: use Microsoft software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Teams), Canva and Adobe to correctly create basic documents (Brochures, flyers, notes, memos, emails) and reports; use various types of social media platforms.

Abilities Required: interact with individuals using generally accepted business and professional behaviors and standards; use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations; respond appropriately to emergency situations; organize, prioritize, and plan own work; multitask (i.e., change work focus to respond to change of conditions and interruptions in work flow); learn new systems and procedures; problem solve (i.e., the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist Booth Program Director with:
2. Correspondence regarding the Booth Program with Students, Cardinal Academy Staff, New Horizon Academy, Volunteers, The Boise Corps Staff and Advisory Board when necessary.
3. Coordinating, leading, or assisting with Pregnancy, Parenting, and Life Skills Classes.
4. Collect and/or re