Corps Mission Associate

Salvation Army Corp; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Holiday and Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Greenville Corps is seeking a mission-focused leader to oversee day shelter operations, plan worship and outreach, and guide faith-based community programs. The role involves evangelism, spiritual counseling, and coordinating volunteers to meet local needs.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor’s degree with several years of mission work or program development experience, and are committed to Salvation Army values and service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of the Bible and its message to teach lessons and lead others to Christ.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; four years’ mission work or program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Greenville Day Shelter; ensure open hours and adequate volunteer coverage.
• Assist Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning worship and outreach programs.
• Assist Area Commanders in preparing and executing Sunday worship services; lead worship and preach in their absence.
• Develop Salvation Army evangelistic mission outreach and growth; assess local community needs.
• Partner with the Social Services department to counsel Shelter residents and provide spiritual counsel.
• Visit individuals and groups to raise awareness of Salvation Army ministries and learn community needs.

Skills

Bible knowledge

Mission work

Volunteer leadership

Communication

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Location: The Salvation Army Greenville, SCPosition Type: Salaried ExemptAbout this opportunity:Subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. Servies as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps; develops and leads worship services and ministerial programs; provides spiritual guidance and leadership to the same. Serve the Corps by assisting the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps; develops and leads religious programs; participates in social service programs providing assistance to people in need; coordinates arrangements for seasonal programs and recruits/supervises volunteers for the same; Supervises and schedules Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work; monitors and maintains adequate financing and budgetary compliance of Corps operations. Participates in providing assistance to people in need.Key responsibilities:Serves as an evangelist through the proclamation of Jesus Chris as redeemer with the intent of impacting the lives of men and women through spiritual regeneration; promotes membership into the body of Christ which includes but not limited to The Salvation Army.Oversee all aspects of the Greenville Day Shelter; ensuring the Shelter is open at the designated times, and that sufficient coverage is upheld through managing of the volunteers.Assists Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for the corps that reaches across all age groups. Assists Area Commanders in preparing and executing Sunday worship services, and in their absence, the Corps Mission Associate will lead worship and preach.Assists and partners with the Corps Officer(s) in developing Salvation Army evangelical mission outreach and growth; assesses local community needs and advises Corps Officer of findings; identifies specific areas to target for outreach growth; encourages and helps to train corps members for mission; develops a corps mission team where possible.Partnering with the Social Services department regarding their caseload to assist in the counseling of the Shelter residents, as well as spiritual counseling.Visits individuals and groups in the local community in order to establish a presence in the community and to increase awareness of Salvation Army ministries/programs; builds personal and professional relationships in order to learn firsthand the needs of the local community.What we are looking for in you:Knowledge of the mission of The Salvation Army.Knowledge of the Bible and its message to teach lessons and lead others to Christ.Ability to serve as an example of Salvationism and Christian stewardship and to demonstrate interest in the spiritual well-being of all personnel.Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, AndFour years’ experience performing mission work or experience participating in program development for a church or corps, OrAny equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Licenses & Certifications:Valid State Driver’s LicenseSafe from Harm Certification (provided by The Salvation Army)Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Constant amount of physical effort required associated with hand movement, holding, finger dexterity, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, vision, hearing, talking and sitting at least 90% of the work time; rare to occasional amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting up to 30 lbs., pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, and reaching at least 30% of the work time.Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.Work requires travel in order to conduct community and home visits.Employee Benefits:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHoliday and Paid Time OffRetirement Plan and more!Why Work for UsThe Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good ” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity.Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…PassionateCompassionateUpliftingBraveTrustworthyAdditional Information:All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.Application Submittal Period: September 18, 2026 – September 25, 2026.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.