Corps Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Multicultural Corps Ministry Leader to support Corps Officers in coordinating multicultural programs and oversee Spanish ministries. This role plans mission-driven initiatives meeting spiritual needs for the congregation and community.

Responsibilities include translating communications, coordinating events, building partnerships, and supporting seasonal ministries.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is required and essential for translation and ministry coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for staff and congregation.
• Ability to lead and organize group activities, events and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of church leadership and family ministry team.
• Provide Spanish translation for staff and congregation communications.
• Coordinate inquiries for programs, activities and events.
• Develop community partnerships to support corps ministry.
• Assist with transportation, outreach, and volunteer compliance.
• Support seasonal programs and manage ministry registrations and promotions.
• Oversee the kettle campaign logistics and donations recording.
• Ensure safety and maintain records per policies.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Written & verbal communication

Leadership in coordinating events

Social media proficiency

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Multicultural Corps Ministry Leader supports Corps Officers in coordinating multicultural ministry programs and provides oversight for all Spanish ministries. This role helps plan and implement mission-driven initiatives that meet the spiritual needs of the congregation and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a member of the church leadership and family ministry team
• Provide written and verbal Spanish translation for communication between staff and congregation
• Serve as an additional contact for program, activity, and event inquiries
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support the corps ministry
• Assist with transportation for ministry programs
• Oversee out reach ministry
• Assist with collection and submission of corps statistics
• Oversee Protecting the Mission volunteer compliance, training, and records
• Support seasonal programs
• Oversee registration, promostion and communication for ministry programs and activities
• Coordinate the kettle campaign, including hiring bell ringers and completing required paperwork
• Deliver and collect kettles, provide seasonal training, and record donations in the Christmas software
• Provide rides for congregation members attending Sunday services
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver's License (required)
• Minimum age of 21 (required)
• Active TSA Soldier (required)
• Experience in Christian education (preferred)
• Experience in corps ministry (2 years preferred)
• Experience in ministry and church

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership in coordinating group activities and events
• Proficient in computer use and social media platforms
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with staff, corps personnel and the public
• Knowledgeable in The Salvation Army practices, policies, and organization

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Audio and Visual Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

• *Experience in ministry and church (preferred)
• 2 years: *Experience in corps ministry (preferred)
• *Experience in Christian education (preferred)
• *Active TSA Soldier (required)
• *Minimum age of 21 (required)
• *Bilingual in Spanish (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Motor Vehicle Check (required)
• Background Check (required)
• Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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