Corps Ministry Associate

Salvation Army USA • Dorchester, MA

107d • $20

About The Position

The Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Corps Ministry Associate. The Ministry Associate will serve as support to the Corps Officer with the responsibility to assist in the overall leadership of programs, events, and activities at the Boston Kroc Corps. This ministry requires a commitment to love young people and to lead them in spiritual growth.

Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment.
• Ability to operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
• Ability to operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division.
• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
• Ability to think logically and critically.
• Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
• Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, daily devotions, etc.
• Responsible for being involved in ALL CORPS PROGRAMS, in a leadership, support or advisory capacity to foster their development.
• Responsible for assisting with driving responsibilities, as necessitated by Corps Program Schedule.
• Responsible for assisting with basic maintenance and cleanliness of program space.
• Attend and contribute to all General Staff & Ministry Team Meetings.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff.
• To assist with the oversight of all program schedule activities, special events, building security, etc.
• To train or mentor youth for occupational endeavors and foster leadership whenever possible.
• To assist with the organization of fundraisers assisting in funding the overall Corps Ministry.
• To provide safety procedures for all participants (Plan of Action) must know evacuation plan and procedure, should have a contingency plan in case of need.
• To provide a suitable atmosphere throughout the Corps, that is in line with Army standards and encourages moderation in behavior, language, etc.
• To bring to the attention of the Corps Officers any problems and/or needs of the Corps and must keep the Corps Officers informed about activities and prospective ministry opportunities, from the membership.
• Work with the Advisory Council, Corps Council and members of the church congregation in the promotion of the Mission of The Salvation Army as directed.
• Assist for coordinating Special Events calendar for the Boston Kroc Corps.
• Responsible for assisting with Christmas Fundraising Efforts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week).
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance.
• A job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees