Part-time Ministry Assistant

The Salvation Army; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Employer funded Pension Plan

403B plan

Supplemental insurance plans

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lockport, NY seeks a Part-time Ministry Assistant to support Corps Officers and provide leadership in Jamestown and Dunkirk. The role involves teaching, gospel outreach, spiritual direction and care for worshippers and visitors.

Responsibilities include helping develop and run social/evangelistic programs, coordinating youth ministry and camps, organizing events, and assisting with administration, reporting and communications for the Wellsville community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2 years of experience.
• Be a mature Christian, professing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Must support and adhere to the doctrines, procedures and policies of The Salvation Army
• Possess a solid theology in line with that of The Salvation Army
• Have a strong pulpit ministry and solid Bible teaching ability

Responsibilities

• Assist the Corps Officer with development, planning and implementation of programs, including social and evangelistic ministries.
• Lead or assist in worship, Bible studies, and evangelism services.
• Coordinate youth ministry and camps, and after-school programs.
• Assist with promotions, registrations and transportation of events/activities.
• Provide pastoral counseling and care to congregation members.
• Assist with donations, administrative duties and reporting as required.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Public speaking

Evangelism

Community outreach

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Part-time Ministry Assistant in Lockport, New York (up to 29 Hrs/Week)

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Ministry Assistant will serve in a critical support role to the Corps Officers and in a leadership role in both Jamestown and Dunkirk. They will be intimately and integrally involved in the full ministry of the Corps, including teaching, leading and preaching the Gospel message; providing Spiritual direction and care of congregation members and visitors. The Ministry Assistant will engage as directed by the Corps Officer in leadership responsibilities and learning opportunities that will provide them with a well-rounded understanding and experience of the full responsibilities of Corps operations.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Corps Officer with the development, planning and implementation of variousprograms, including but not limited to:
• Social and evangelistic ministry programs
• Corps summer youth ministries, including the recruitment for camps and Bible school programs
• After-school programs with the specific responsibilities for bridging students into evangelisticand discipleship ministries
• Assist the Corps Officer in providing leadership at events including assisting the Corps Officers inthe promotion, registration and transportation of events/activities
• Transportation could include driving to pick up donations, program participants, etc.
• Lead or assist in aspects of public relations events and campaigns as assigned by Corps Officers,including but not limited to, the Christmas Kettle campaign and other fundraising events.
• Lead or assist with various worship, praise, prayer, and evangelism services such as teachingSunday School classes, lead or assist with bible studies, Men/Women fellowship programs,outreach programs, League of Mercy, etc.
• Assist with the delivery of social service assistance, including but not limited to administrativeresponsibilities: Advisory Board meetings, oversight of donations, program utilization and
• Assist as needed for general, daily Corps support needs and performs special projects asassigned by the Corps Officers.
• Accepts training, education and development on all facets of the Corps.
• Communicates with various individuals including Corps Officers, staff, clients, Advisory Boardmembers, volunteers, donors, community leaders, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Associate degree with 2 years of experience.
• Be a mature Christian, professing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Must support and adhere to the doctrines, procedures and policies of The Salvation Army
• Possess a solid theology in line with that of The Salvation Army
• Have a strong pulpit ministry and solid Bible teaching ability
• Be a strong leader, both in the Corps and the community
• Have a heart for evangelism and discipleship
• Be able to provide Pastoral counseling to those in need
• Work in cooperation and in conjunction with the many services and ministries of the Wellsville community
• As an administrator, must be able to manage, provide all reports, budgets, statistics and process all paperwork as required

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.