Corps Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Corps Officers with all programming and administration assignments as described. Assist in the growth and implementation of The Salvation Army Portland Red Shield programs, policies, and practices. Position will require an emphasis on corps and outreach programs including, but not limited to: youth programs, seasonal programming, holiday assistance, and data entry.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Oregon State Driver’s License.
Must be able to read, write and communicate well.
Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting program demands.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, filing cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Act and dress in a professional manner, wearing a Salvation Army uniform when appropriate.
Maintain a valid Oregon State Driver’s License and be over the age of 21 for auto insurance purposes.
Must successfully complete The Salvation Army’s driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
Working knowledge and ability to use computer systems, including PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with training.

Nice To Haves

2 years or more experience with Salvation Army programs preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, helpful but not required.
Must be creative and enjoy working within a mission-driven, result-driven and community-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Emotional maturity with very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, council members, external partners and donors.
Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
Demonstrate ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion.
Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

To assist the Corps Officer with the planning, implementation, and leadership of ministry programs, emphasis on Youth Programing. This includes the development and implementation of an After School Youth Program.
To lead, assist, and support all ministries including but not limited to: Women’s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, spiritual-based Youth Programs, Sunday School, Sunday Worship, spiritual-based weeknight activities, and outreach.
To serve as an additional Corps Contact Person for questions regarding ministry programs, activities, or events.
Coordinate a wide variety of ministry projects and programs including but not limited to: Corps Ministry Programs and Activities, Youth and Adult Retreats, Divisional and Territorial events, and fundraising efforts associated with event costs.
Develop and utilize volunteers to help in the implementation of ministry projects and programs.
To assist with corps statistics, collecting and submitting statistics, and maintaining Corps Management System for programs that pertain to them.
Help with coordination and implementation of seasonal activities including Angel Tree Toy Assistance as well as summer camp recruitment and fundraising.
To lead, assist, and/or support with Easter, Vacation Bible School, Back to School, Thanksgiving and Christmas events.
Interact professionally in all contact, especially with guest base, donors, board members, community partners and Salvation Army staff and volunteers.
Be a member of the corps community relations team representing and telling The Salvation Army story to community partners, donors, and the community at large.
Assist in social services programs such as on site and outreach food distribution, homeless services, senior/community center activities, community center meal program, and other social services programs as needed.
Assist in transportation of program participants, social service donation pickups, seasonal kettle workers, camps, divisional and territorial events, etc.
Assist in coordination and management of volunteers.
Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.