Youth Ministry Development Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Youth Ministry Assistant for the Northern Kentucky Corps, Covington, KY. This full-time, non-exempt role supports ministry to children and families and helps bridge community programs into church activities.

You will run enriching youth ministry programs, coordinate activities, supervise volunteers, and report program statistics to the Corps Officers. Must be able to work 35–40 hours weekly and adhere to licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be safety conscious and able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach/Coordinate Youth Sunday School.
• Participate in Sunday programs and related activities.
• Support outreach and evangelistic opportunities.
• Oversee and run Corps Children’s programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience with children

Safety conscious

Reading/writing English

Education

High School diploma

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Northern Kentucky Corps

REPORTS TO: Corps Officers

SUPERVISES: N/A

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: 35 to 40hrs per week (Hours Vary according to need)

FUNCTION: To provide ministry support, assist in bridging children and families from community and other corps programs into ministry programs. Run enriching youth ministry programs.

Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Teach/ Coordinate Youth Sunday School
• Sunday Program Participation as assigned (Children’s Five, Prayer, Preaching, Program Planning, etc.)
• Support Outreach/ Evangelistic opportunities
• Oversee and run Corps Children’s programs.
• Visitation and Mentoring of Youth
• Assists with Teen Discipleship activities and Bible Study
• Collect and report statistic to corps officer.
• Attend staff training (KeepSAfe)
• Adhere to Kentucky State Licensing Regulations
• Communicate with After School Program Director to schedule and coordinate programs, including daily activity schedules, group outings and program guidelines to prevent infringement/overlap and upkeep of licensing guidelines.
• Supervision of assigned group, including meals, recreation times and other scheduled activities.
• Plan and direct activities as needed (Life & Character Building, Crafts, Structured/Unstructured Gym Recreation)
• Supervising volunteers as necessary
• Assist with set up and cleanup of program areas (meals, Before/After Program daily)
• Each week, provide a list of needed supplies to Corps officer.
• Other responsibilities as needed.
• Supports Christmas activities as needed.
• Supports fundraising activities as needed.
• Provides good stewardship to building money, resources, and equipment.
• Assisting Corps Officers/administrators as necessary

Qualifications

MINIMTIM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required
• Valid drivers license
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Experience in elementary education preferred
• Must be safety conscious
• Must adhere to NKY Health Department mandates and regulations as it pertains to COVID 19
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly; English preferred
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals who possess varying needs
• Must be able to handle difficult situation/confrontations in a professional manner
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.