Corps Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Portland Red Shield Corps is seeking a Corps Assistant to help plan and lead youth and outreach programs in Portland, OR. You will support ministry activities, coordinate volunteers, and maintain program data in a faith-based environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and strong organizational and communication skills. Bilingual abilities (Spanish) are a plus; but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oregon State Driver’s License.
• 2+ years experience with Salvation Army programs preferred.
• Must read, write, and communicate well.
• Bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Corps Officers with planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs, incl. Youth programs.
• Lead and support Women’s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, youth programs, and outreach.
• Serve as Corps contact for ministry questions and events.
• Coordinate ministry projects and events, including retreats and fundraising.
• Develop volunteers and manage data in Corps Management System.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Oregon Driver’s License

Tools

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 10.05.2026

Hourly Wage: $23.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Portland Red Shield Corps

Position Title: Corps Assistant

The Salvation Army 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.

Questions, contact Capt. Yohani Ortiz at [e-mail] or call [phone]. Capt. Ortiz is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email [e-mail], attention Donna Campagnolo.

Scope Of Position

Assist Corps Officers with all programming and administration assignments as described. Assist in the growth and implementation of The Salvation Army Portland Red Shield programs, policies, and practices. Position will require an emphasis on corps and outreach programs including, but not limited to: youth programs, seasonal programming, holiday assistance, and data entry.

Education And Work Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Oregon State Driver’s License.
• 2 years or more experience with Salvation Army programs preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well.
• Bilingual in Spanish, helpful but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be creative and enjoy working within a mission-driven, result-driven and community-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Emotional maturity with very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, council members, external partners and donors.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting program demands.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, filing cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Act and dress in a professional manner, wearing a Salvation Army uniform when appropriate.
• Maintain a valid Oregon State Driver’s License and be over the age of 21 for auto insurance purposes.
• Must successfully complete The Salvation Army’s driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
• Working knowledge and ability to use computer systems, including PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To assist the Corps Officer with the planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs, emphasis on Youth Programing. This includes the development and implementation of an After School Youth Program.
• To lead, assist, and support all ministries including but not limited to: Women’s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, spiritual-based Youth Programs, Sunday School, Sunday Worship, spiritual-based weeknight activities, and outreach.
• To serve as an additional Corps Contact Person for questions regarding ministry programs, activities, or events.
• Coordinate a wide variety of ministry projects and programs including but not limited to: Corps Ministry Programs and Activities, Youth and Adult Retreats, Divisional and Territorial events, and fundraising efforts associated with event costs.
• Develop and utilize volunteers to help in the implementation of ministry projects and programs.
• To assist with corps statistics, collecting and submitting statistics, and maintaining Corps Management System for programs that pertain to them.
• Help with coordination and implementation of seasonal activities including Angel Tree Toy Assistance as well as summer camp recruitment and fundraising.
• To lead, assist, and/or support with Easter, Vacation Bible School, Back to School, Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
• Interact professionally in all contact, especially with guest base, donors, board members, community partners and Salvation Army staff and volunteers.
• Be a member of the corps community relations team representing and telling The Salvation Army story to community partners, donors, and the community at large.
• Assist in social services programs such as on site and outreach food distribution, homeless services, senior/community center activities, community center meal program, and other social services programs as needed.
• Assist in transportation of program participants, social service donation pickups, seasonal kettle workers, camps, divisional and territorial events, etc.
• Assist in coordination and management of volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, move, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Miscellaneous

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The candidate acknowledges that The Salvation Army is a church and does not object to the overt use of religious material and religious language and other expressions of faith in the workplace. Although no faith or participation in religious activities is required of any employee, the candidate understands the nature of the environment is faith-based.

The Western Territory Handbook for Employees is your guide for all personnel practices and procedures. If you have any questions, contact your Corps Officer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

SUPERVISOR: CORPS OFFICER