What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corps Ministry Assistant position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Corps Ministry Assistant
Location: Lock Haven
Availability of Position: Immediate
Schedule: Part-Time 25 hours but may vary
Reporting Relationship: Corps Officer
Salary and Grade: $ 12.00 per hour; 70 Non-Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Position Overview: The position of Corps Ministry Assistant will work in Ministry and Music programs, Christian Education and Discipleship programs, and Social Development Programs. Along with any other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Corps Officer.
Responsibilities
Duties:
- Participate in the creation, development, and implementation of essential army programs programs for the Corps.
- Lead youth outreach initiatives.
- Assist Corps officer with VBS, Kids Fest, after-school program, day camp, and all youth-related events.
- Ensure all setup and facilities are prepared for service weekly.
- Assist in children’s programs as needed.
- Help with transportation to all youth programs.
- Assist with all daily programs
- Pick up weekly food donations and ensure they are put away.
- Distribute Thank you letters to donors.
- Drive youth to Camp Ladore with Corps Officer or other staff member.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Corps Officer.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Moderate to Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to effectively multitask and follow through consistently and strategically
- Must be well organized, proactive, able to work independently and follow up accordingly
- Must be computer proficient, able to use email, PowerPoint, and other media easily and effectively as deemed appropriate.
- Must demonstrate good judgement, leadership characteristics and work well as part of a team.
- Adherence to TSA’s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
- PA driver’s License
- Knowledge of Community
- Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following: clearance and background checks prior to employment:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No Phone Calls Please.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 1/23/25._____________________________________________________________
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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.
Requisition No. 2332
Salary : $12
