Corps Assistant

Salvation Army Careers; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in San Jose, CA is seeking a Multicultural Corps Ministry Leader to coordinate multicultural ministry programs and oversee Spanish ministries. This on-site role involves planning mission-driven initiatives to meet spiritual needs for the congregation and community.

You will work with staff and volunteers, provide translation, develop partnerships, and support seasonal programs and outreach efforts while maintaining strong ties to church leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and CA driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old and bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience in Christian education or corps ministry preferred.

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 outreach ministry.
• Assist with collection and submission of corps statistics.
• Oversee Protecting the Mission volunteer compliance, training, and records.
• Support seasonal programs.
• Oversee registration, promotion 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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Computer skills

Independent work

Relationship building

SA practices

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License (CA)

Tools

Office software

AV equipment

Job description

Salvation Army N 4th Street
San Jose, CA 951125254, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Rate : $33 USD per hour
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CORPS026389

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)
• Experience in Christian education (preferred)
• Experience in corps ministry (2 years preferred)
• Experience in ministry and church

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

Travel Required

Yes.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

• Active TSA Soldier
• Minimum age of 21
• Bilingual in Spanish

Preferred

• Experience in ministry and church
• 2 years: Experience in corps ministry
• Experience in Christian education

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Motor Vehicle Check
• Driver's License

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