Corps Ministry Assistant

The Salvation Army; Castle Shannon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Corps Ministry Assistant to provide ministry, programmatic, and administrative support to Corps Officers. The role spans multiple ministry areas and collaborates with staff, volunteers, participants, and community members to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Key duties include assisting in planning and executing corps programming, maintaining office operations, coordinating social service connections, and managing equipment and

Qualifications

• Must possess management, organizational and creativity skills.
• Must possess basic office skills including use of computer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Written Reports as Needed.
• Keep Regular Office Hours as assigned by the Corps Officers.
• Assist with answering the phone and provide client assistance as needed.
• Assist in planning, setting up, and executing all Corps Programming.
• Assist with the coordination and participation of Divisional functions and activities.
• Work with the Officers and other personnel on the ministry team to connect social service clients with Corps programs and worship opportunities.
• Assist in the maintenance and tidiness of all program areas.
• Participate in staff meetings as needed.
• Assist in the responsibility for all Salvation Army equipment and property, making sure it is secure.

Skills

Management

Organizational skills

Creativity

Office skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Corps Ministry Assistant provides ministry, programmatic, and administrative support to the Corps Officer(s) in the planning and implementation of corps ministries, programs, and activities. The position provides flexible, corps-wide support across ministry areas and works with employees, volunteers, participants, and community members to support a safe, welcoming, and effective ministry environment

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Seasonal efforts, kettles, Christmas Toys, Back to School, etc....
• Social and ministry programs.
• Corps Ministries, VBS, Camp recruitment and transportation.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned by the Corps officers

Office Responsibilities:

• Provide Written Reports as Needed
• Keep Regular Office Hours as assigned by the Corps Officers
• Assist with answering the phone and provide client assistance as needed.

Program Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, setting up, and executing all Corps Programming
• Assist with the coordination and participation of Divisional functions and activities
• Work with the Officers and other personnel on the ministry team to connect social service clients with Corps programs and worship opportunities.

Practical Responsibilities:

• Assist in the maintenance and tidiness of all program areas
• Participate in staff meetings as needed
• Assist in the responsibility for all Salvation Army equipment and property, making sure it is secure

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess management, organizational and creativity skills
• Must possess basic office skills including use of computer
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED