Position Summary: To support The Youth Ministries Coordinator (YMC) in all aspects of youth ministry, programing, and events, including overseeing employees, volunteers, care for children and provide a safe, positive, and beneficial experience in a Christian environment.Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of activities and events that support spiritual growth in various age groups of children.
- Maintain files and gather statistical and financial data for corps youth and program efforts as directed by the YMC.
- Attend all youth and program related events.
- Work within our nursery to keep the children safe, teach them about the love of Jesus, and build trusting relationships with all youth. Prepare, teach, and execute plans as needed by the YMC.
- Carry out a planned activity each nursery time (e.g., craft, game, coloring, and/or story time).
- Teach a Sunday School lesson each Sunday and a Moonbeam lesson 1 Sunday afternoon per month.
- Properly clean and maintain all areas used by the nursery care and other youth programs.
- Work in close coordination and cooperation with Church Youth Leaders.
- Maintain focus on interacting with the kids.
- Check children's diapers and change them as needed and in a timely manner.
- Maintain standards and discipline.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment that facilitates learning. (Relay any noticed safety issues or need for supplies to the Youth Ministries Coordinator.)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assume additional responsibilities and hours during Summer Day Camp and the Christmas season
- Work in the gym and kitchen to help with dinnertime during Wednesday evening activities.
- Set up and tear down events as directed by the YMC.
Qualifications:Education/Experience:
- Some college in children's education or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 1+ year working with young children
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Seek to share the Good News of Jesus Christ using the positive influence of a vibrant personal relationship with the Lord.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends (including Sundays) as needed throughout the year
- Must be creative and have artistic abilities.
- Must support The Salvation Army mission statement.
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
- Knowledgeable in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Certificates and Licenses:
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain the chauffer license within 90 days
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
- Health Care Benefits which include:
- AFLAC
- Voluntary life insurance benefits
- Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
- Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
- The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off which includes:
- Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.
- Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
- Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
- The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
- You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
- Birthday off with pay.
- Paid holidays are effective immediately
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.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.