Youth Discipleship Programs Lead

salvarmycareers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division is seeking a Youth Discipleship Ministries Specialist to oversee all youth ministry programs, train leaders, manage divisional databases, and promote discipleship initiatives across the division.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating events, supervising summer camps, and providing guidance to corps leadership to grow sustainable youth discipleship efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred for leadership roles.
• Salvation Army experience and church involvement expected.
• Minimum 3 years leading youth discipleship and camps.
• Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Salvation Army youth programs division-wide.
• Train local leaders and manage databases for enrollments and awards.
• Develop and promote corps youth ministry programs.
• Plan and implement divisional youth events and summer camps.
• Coordinate on-site visits and provide leadership feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Database management

Event planning

Curriculum development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Corps Management System

Aplay

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division is seeking a Youth Discipleship Ministries Specialist to oversee all youth ministry programs, train leaders, manage divisional databases, and promote discipleship initiatives across the division.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating events, supervising summer camps, and providing guidance to corps leadership to grow sustainable youth discipleship efforts.