Corps Assistant
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
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Job summary
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a bilingual Corps Assistant to support daily ministry, outreach, and seasonal programs across corps operations. You will help with worship, youth ministry, and community services while coordinating Christmas kettle campaigns and volunteer teams.
Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills in English and Spanish, organizational ability, and experience in church or nonprofit settings.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's Degree, Bible College training, or related ministry education preferred.
- Experience in church ministry/nonprofit/youth programs/outreach/volunteer management preferred.
- Experience with The Salvation Army programs preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Responsibilities
- Assist Corps Officers in daily ministry and corps operations.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement corps programs and activities.
- Assist with worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and special services.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers for youth ministries.
- Coordinate Christmas Kettle Campaign operations and volunteers.
- Maintain program records and corps communications.
Skills
Education
Job description
- 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)
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.
The Corps Assistant supports the Corps Officers in the spiritual, pastoral, administrative, and community ministry of the corps. This role assists with worship services, discipleship programs, outreach efforts, youth and family ministries, special events, and seasonal activities. The position serves as a key connection between the corps, volunteers, community members, and partner organizations, helping to strengthen relationships and advance ministry goals. In addition, the Corps Assistant provides primary leadership and coordination of the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Through all responsibilities, the Corps Assistant supports The Salvation Army's mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
We are looking for a bilingual Corps Assistant (English/Spanish) to support our Corps Officers in daily ministry, outreach, and seasonal programs. In this role, you will bridge language barriers to provide vital services and a welcoming environment for all English- and Spanish-speaking community members.
- Support Corps Officers in daily ministry and corps operations.
- Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of corps programs and activities.
- Carry out assignments delegated by Corps Officers.
- Assist with worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and special services.
- Participate in preaching, teaching, worship leadership, and discipleship opportunities as assigned.
- Encourage spiritual growth and Christian fellowship among corps participants.
- Support evangelism and outreach initiatives.
- Assist with children's, youth, teens, and family programs.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers serving in youth ministries.
- Promote a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment.
- Develop opportunities for discipleship and spiritual growth.
- Assist the Corps Officers with the planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs which may include Youth Programs, After School Youth Program, Women`s Ministry and Men `s Ministry.
- Assist, lead and support Sunday School, Sunday Worship, Music Programs, weeknight activities and outreach.
- Assist with collecting and submitting Corps statistics and maintaining Corps management System.
- Help with seasonal activities Easter, Vacation Bible Studies, Angel Tree Toy Assistance, summer camp, Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
- Assist with social services programs onsite and outreach food distribution, community activities and community meals.
- Assist with visitation and follow-up of members, visitors, seniors, and families.
- Provide prayer, encouragement, and spiritual support.
- Represent The Salvation Army professionally within the community.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Christmas Kettle Campaign.
- Recruit, schedule, train, and communicate with kettle volunteers.
- Coordinate kettle locations with businesses and community partners.
- Monitor staffing and scheduling needs throughout the campaign.
- Ensure compliance with Salvation Army financial and operational procedures.
- Assist with campaign evaluation and volunteer recognition.
- Assist with Christmas assistance programs, community events, Vacation Bible School, camps, and fundraising activities.
- Help coordinate promotion, logistics, volunteer support, and follow-up for special events.
- Maintain program records and reports.
- Assist with social media, flyers, newsletters, and corps communications.
- Attend meetings and provide updates to Corps Officers.
- Assist with scheduling and general administrative duties.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's Degree, Bible College training, or related ministry education preferred.
- Experience working in church ministry, nonprofit organizations, youth programs, community outreach, or volunteer management preferred.
- Experience with The Salvation Army programs preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and social media platforms.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and respect.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to be effective independently.
- Good at critical thinking and problem solving in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrates Christian character, integrity, and servant leadership.
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Supportive of The Salvation Army's mission, doctrine, and ministry.
- Compassionate and respectful toward people from diverse backgrounds.
- Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Supportive of The Salvation Army's mission.
- Able to reflect and model the high standards of the organization.
- Supportive of The Salvation Army's mission
- Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization
- The employee must be 21 years old at a minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver's license
- An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies
- Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies
- Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate a telephone, to understand written information
- Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience working in church ministry, nonprofit organizations, youth programs, or community outreach (preferred)
Driver's License (required)
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