What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Coordinator - SC/ Long Beach Red Shield position at The Salvation Army USA Western Territory?
Description
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.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and execute youth-based programming and events as coordinated with the Red Shield Program Director. These programs and events include, but are not limited to, annual gatherings, weekly programming, external (partnership) programs, and various other special or coordinated events.
Pay Range
21.00 / hr. - $24.00 / hr.
Essential Functions
- Keep program member's contact information updated and current, ensuring electronic databases and printed records reconcile.
- Ensure all program participants have Release waivers on file yearly, and that contact information is maintained as noted above.
- Ensure all High Awards are pursued and applied for. Keep records and complete applications for such. These would include, but not limited to, Christian Education (Troops, Teen Activities, Summer Camps, etc.), Curriculum based youth education (Red Shield Youth Clubs, Day Camps, etc.) programming. This also includes planning review committees.
- Must be aware of, implement, and observe all necessary Child Safety (Protecting the Mission) policies.
- Maintain calendar of events, ensuring invitations and reminders are sent digitally, and that paper copies are made for those without computers.
- Obtain all necessary information of interested programs and events participants and process accordingly.
- Oversee and meet with assigned staff schedules and responsibilities and ensure training, certifications, and, required documentation is up to date and recorded appropriately.
- Assist in the employee processes of assigned staff.
- Coordinate fundraising ideas, events, or pathways (grants, community funding, savings portals) with Director of Programs and Development.
- Track frequency of work activities to flow into monthly statistical reporting system of The Salvation Army as well as be retrievable on the basis or type of service rendered.
- Supervise all volunteer or staff leaders who assist with the above-mentioned programs and events.
- Ensure leaders have adequate supplies for programs and coordinate with office staff for refiling.
- Attend, promote and assist with community-based activities relating to the position.
- Other duties as assigned by Corps Officer or Red Shield Program Director within the scope of the position.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Qualifications
Education Associates (preferred)
Experience Minimum Experience In Multi-Faceted Program-Centric business Activities And Administrator; Or Equivalent Relevant Experience In Salvation Army Management Positions. (required)
Licenses & Certifications Motor Vehicle Check (required)
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $21 - $24
