Job Title: Youth Ministry Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full Time - Exempt
Reports to: Corps Officers

Schedule: TBD

Rate of Pay: 55,000 Annually

Closing Date: 08/03/2024

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function: Responsible to demonstrate a passion for working with children and young adults in a learning environment while offering spiritual support and discipleship training to youth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Create and implement outreach opportunities for the youth and young adults to participate in within the community. This includes local schools, partnerships and program in our service area.
2. Assist with food preparation, serving and clean up as needed for Youth programming.
3. Ensure all program areas are clean and maintained as necessary.
4. Ensure timely communication with parents/guardians of those in Youth programming.
5. Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings, with action items for follow up.
6. Discipleship Focus for Youth including the development of Lay Leaders and Volunteers, focused on spiritual formation and inclusion of spiritual principles in all programs

1. Assist in planning Corps Council meetings, Jr. & Sr. Pastoral care meetings, and visitation
2. Assist in planning worship services
3. Take an active role in the leading of worship
4. Lead, promote, participate and organize all logistics for corps youth to attend Divisional and Territorial events/retreats, as needed, including, but not limited to:

• VBS
• Sport-centric programming for Youth
• Lead weekly chapel for THRIVE and organize Children's 5 during Sunday programs.
• Youth and Corps (Teen programs/YPL, Corps Cadets, THRIVE, Troops
• Youth Programming / TSA Programming.
• Commissioning as it relates to Youth participation
• Youth Events (on or off site) / Rallies/Enrollments/Youth Meetings

1. Lead, promote, and organize all aspects and logistics of The Salvation Army High Peak summer camp programs, including transportation to and from camp
2. Oversee all PTM compliance items including property and program concerns, paperwork, and training of those involved in corps ministry.
3. Prepare promotional material (flyers, posters, videos, registrations, etc.) for all corps youth and young adult related events.
4. Clerical duties includes Youth calendar, weekly statistics and monthly reporting for Youth, and daily correspondence as needed.
5. Provide support for Christmas efforts including Red Kettles, Angel tree, and Food and Toy Distribution. This includes logistical and functional needs for all Christmas programs.
6. Other related duties as assigned

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Continued employment will be contingent on a biennial (every 2 years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
• An annual MVR will be processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
• A minimum of 21 years of age for insurance provision, along with the possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with teaching the Word of God along with supervising volunteers.
• At least two years of experience working with youth in a corps/church setting is required.
• Ability to follow all Salvation Army policies including Protecting the Mission.
• Must be supportive of the mission of TSA, including attending TSA Sunday and related services (THRIVE/Etc)
• This individual will work within the vision and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Collaborate as a team player, supportive of the attendees/Supervising groups and operate within professional conduct standards expected.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 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 to 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 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.