Corps Program Assistant

This is a Ministerial Role

 

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical pan 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.

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Corps Program Assistant. will assist the Corps Officers with daily coordinating and implementing comprehensive youth ministries for the Roseville Corps. The Corps Program Assistant will provide leadership for youth development and outreach programs including the planning, resourcing, volunteer leadership training and implementation of The Salvation Army's program standards. The Corps Program Assistant will work with the Corps Officers to develop-outreach opportunities for drawing new people to the Corps from our Community, After School Program and the community in general. _Also, this position is to provide coordination, implementation, and administration of the Tutoring and Mentoring Afterschool Program. The specific duties include program development and management, budget oversight, participation in staff development, and offsite collaborations. The coordinator will provide a safe, nurturing, and well supervised after school program; be the liaison with parents, volunteers, and donors to display the site and the program positively. This position is responsible for planning and development of the creative learning environment, establishment of interest centers, and preparation of needed materials and supplies. In addition, the Corps Program Assistant is responsible for the collection of program data, providing reports data as requested. The Corps Program Assistant ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving participants the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. The Coms Program Assistant is directly responsible for creating a positive, fun atmosphere and increasing membership base and represent The Salvation Army Roseville corps in the community and serve on site and/or organization committees, as needed/requested. This position functions within the ministry team of the Corps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as the first point of contact for parents who want to have their children participate in youth programs.
2. Plan lessons, teach and lead Sunday school classes making use of approved curriculum.
3. Ensure that attendance is taken at all youth programs by assigned program leaders.
4. Reach out to children & families who have been absent for several weeks.
5. Provide communication about children's ministries, including to parents, program leaders, corps members, and the community. This includes but is not limited to a monthly Youth Program Newsletter.
6. Plan and implement special events involving children including, but not limited to, Family Outreach events, Back to School Drive, Troop Court of Awards, Easter, and Christmas play/musical.
7. Help coordinate and provide transportation for youth to and from programs, particularly on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
8. Assist in the planning and implementation of the ENCORE worship arts program.
9. Stock, organize and maintain the youth ministry supplies throughout the year.
10. Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of an annual, 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.
11. Promote, recruit and transport youth to Divisional and Temtorial youth events such as SAY (Salvation Army Youth) Rally, Corps Cadet Retreat, Divisional Youth Retreat, Western Youth Institute (WYI) and more.
12. Attending 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.
13. Must be and able to lead chapel and provide Bible teaching for children in the After School Program and Early Care & Education Program.
14. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

General Duties:

1. Assist the Corps Officers in the proper training and record keeping regarding Protecting the Mission child safety training for all volunteers working with minors and vulnerable adults.
2. Help coordinate and prepare resources for Troops (Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps) leaders, including submitting monthly/quarterly reports to the Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters (DHQ).
3. Serve as serve as a troop leader as needed.
4. Coordinate and support the Corps Cadet Counselor and