What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corps Program Assistant position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!
If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!
Our Full-time opportunities offer:
- Generous time off every year that includes paid 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
Some of these benefits are also available to Part-time employees as well!
Responsibilities
- Plan and Lead Sunday School as needed and assist with Sunday Worship
- Assist with clerical work throughout the week to ensure front office runs smoothly and effectively
- Assist with youth programs
- Assist with Discipleship Programming (Corps Cadets & Junior Soldiers)
- Coordinate annual Vacation Bible School Event (10 required days)
- Assist with program transportation using the 12 Passenger Van
- Recruit & Transport Summer campers for Camp Long Point
- Support and promote local and divisional youth/teen/young adult events
- Through community outreach, build a network of volunteers to assist in corps programs, outreach ministries, SALT, and annual kettle campaign
- Provide supervision and guidance to regular and seasonal Corps Volunteers
- Collaborate with Corps Officers, Corps and Divisional Staff, Volunteers, and Program Participants to resolve issues that may arise.
- Communicate programmatic concerns and successes to supervisors in a timely basis.
- Assist in other tasks that would be beneficial to the continued development and growth of the Oneonta Corps as designated by the corps officers.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma or Equivalent and minimum two years related experience required.
· Valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.
· Ability to pass required 12 passenger van training course
· Basic Computer skills including, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
· Highly Organized
· Highly Motivated
· Strong Interpersonal Skills
· Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently through the use of verbal communication, Team Up calendar and Lotus Notes
· Ability to work self-sufficiently as well as with a group
· Ability to coordinate large groups of people
· The Salvation Army’s KeepSAfe training required
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
