Youth Programs Coordinator — Corps & Camps

The Salvation Army; Hilo (HI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & PI Div in Hawaii County seeks a Corps & Youth Program Assistant to support planning, preparing, and developing TSA youth programs such as Sunday school, after-school activities, and camps. The role works with Corps Officers to implement programs across Hawaii County.

Candidates should be Christians with genuine faith and a commitment to Christian doctrine, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate the ability to work with youth, volunteers, and communities.

Formación

• Retain a valid driver's license and be able to drive Salvation Army vehicles.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Keep confidential matters confidential and follow privacy policies.
• Learn and observe Protecting the Mission policies.
• Be motivated, a self-starter, and a reliable team player.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all duties.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparing curriculum and lead or assist with Troops and Sunday School.
• Support homework labs and assist teachers and volunteers.
• Plan youth events to expand the ministry and invite the community.
• Supervise Divisional Youth Rally and Music Camp weekends as needed.
• Help develop youth fundraising and volunteer programs.
• Make home visits to families to engage them in church activities.
• Assist in expanding volunteer involvement across the youth department.
• Attend youth camps as necessary (Oahu at Camp Homelani).

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Team player

Dependable

Motivated

Self-starter

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Descripción del empleo

Job Category: Ministries & Related Programs/Youth Programs

POSITION TITLE: Corps & Youth Program Assistant

SUPERVISOR: Corps Officer(s)

FLSA STATUS: Full Time 40 REG

DATE: August 20, 2026

GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT: The 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, preparing and developing of all TSA youth related programs, i.e. Sunday school, after school programs, YPL, camps and troops. As well as, assisting with various duties as assigned by the Corps Officer, for programs within Hawaii County.

RELIGIOUS SUMMARY: Although this position does not require or confer ordination, this is a “ministry position.” Only Christians with a demonstrated strong personal faith and agreement with the teaching of Holy Scripture as explained in The Salvation Army “Articles of War” and the “Handbook of Doctrine” will be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Retain a valid Driver’s license, be able to drive Salvation Army vehicles (including a 15-passenger van) and pass all necessary background checks.
• Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Be able to keep confidential matters and materials confidential.
• Must learn, be aware of, implement and observe all “Protecting the Mission” policies. (Salvation Army internal child safety procedures.)
• Must be motivated and a self-starter.
• Must be a Team Player and Dependable
• Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work and conduct business in a professional manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a uniform-wearing Salvationist with a good Christian witness.
• Two or more years of experience in Salvation Army programs.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of, and give competent instruction in, Salvation Army doctrine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with preparation of curriculum for & lead or assist with Troops, Singing Company, Bible Bowl Team, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, & Sunday School.
• Assist with homework labs, assist retired teachers and/or volunteers.
• Assist in planning youth events that help expand the youth ministry and invite the community.
• Assist with supervision of Divisional Youth Rally and Divisional Music Camp weekends.
• Assist in planning and assist in the supervision of youth fundraising for youth camps, trips, and YPL.
• Assist important family/school events as appropriate for youth group participants.
• Assist and help develop contests/incentives etc. to increase youth programs.
• Make home visits to families where kids attend, and other household members don’t. The goal here is to include/invite the rest of the family to the child’s church activities.
• Assist in developing to expand volunteerism in all aspects of the youth department.
• Attend youth camps as necessary (on Oahu at Camp Homelani)
• Assist Corps Officers in the Back-to-School campaign, Christmas Kettle campaign and the Angel Tree Program.
• Assist and maintain statistical data.
• Other duties as assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Work under stressful conditions.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact, emote the “Aloha Spirit.”
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner to meet tight deadlines.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Complete projects on schedule

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and or crawling; standing; walking manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, client, vendors; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal request of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.

EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, printers, calculators, phone, cell phone, vehicles etc.

NOTES:

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

Travel Required

Yes . Attend youth camps as necessary on Oahu

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

Refer to essential functions on job description

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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