Corps Mission Associate

Salvation Army; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental discounts

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

Job summary

Salvation Army in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Corps Mission Associate to lead evangelistic and ministry programs, plan worship services, and guide social service efforts. You will support the Corps Officer in day-to-day operations, recruit volunteers, develop youth ministries, and coordinate community outreach while ensuring program goals and Pathway of Hope guidelines are met.

You will supervise bands/singing groups, prepare newsletters, and build relationships with the local community to identify

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of mission work or program development experience in a church/corps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an evangelist through proclamation of Jesus Christ to impact lives.
• Assist in planning and leading worship and outreach programs for all ages.
• Develop youth ministries and Adventure Corps activities; assist with newsletters and teacher development.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers; coordinates season programs and bridges to those served.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgetary compliance; maintain records for Pathway of Hope and other programs.

Skills

Evangelism

Worship leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

POSITION: Corps Mission AssociateWORK LOCATION: Parkersburg, WVPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time, ExemptSALARY: $37,000 - $39,500This position is responsible for:Subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army Serves 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 the Corps operations. Participates in providing assistance to people in need.Key Responsibilities:Serves as an evangelist through the proclamation of Jesus Christ 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 is not limited to The Salvation Army.Assists Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for the corps that reaches across all age groups.Plans, develops, prepares, and leads specific youth ministries programs; leads or assists with regular meetings for Adventure Corps; prepares and coordinates or assists with production of Christian program materials and newsletters; assists in Sunday School teacher development.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.Assists in developing, leading and/or supporting Salvation Army evangelical mission programs and ministries in corps/club; plans, develops and coordinates bridging events between corps and persons served in mission, clubs, centers, shelters, etc.Assists and partners with the Corps Officers in developing and conducting the Pastoral Care plan for Pathway of Hope.Maintains appropriate records and outcomes of the Pastoral Care plan per Pathway of Hope guidelines.Maintains appropriate communication with Pathway of Hope case manager.Assists in training and developing Corps Band and singing groups, as well as, leading them in performance as necessary.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.Communicates research findings as well as pertinent information about the local community to the Corps Officer; prepares and provides regular progress reports; maintains statistics on program and ministry participants and corps/ Salvation Army evangelical mission growth.Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates program services based on changing needs of clientele.Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers for Corps programs.Sets an example for the Corps by being a Salvationist in Good Standing and participating on a regular basis in Corps programs.Serves as an advocate for ensuring the divisional and local representatives, leadership, and program participants are aware of defined goals and requirements; works cooperatively and effectively with local management and participants to ensure goals are met.Assists in the promotion of Corps growth goals and plans as well as Army programs and services in the community.Other Responsibilities:May drive Salvation Army vehicle to transport Corps members to/from Corps programs; operates vehicles in compliance with established policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.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:Holiday & Paid Time OffHealth Insurance, Vision & Dental discountsSupplemental Insurance AvailableVoluntary Life Insurance & more!MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND three (3) years of 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 License, requiredBon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):This position requires an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled