Corps Mission Associate (9094)

The Salvation Army•Parkersburg, WV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Corps Mission Associate serves as an evangelist to the community and Corps constituency, sharing The Salvation Army’s doctrines, mission, and positions. The role develops and leads worship services and ministry programs, provides spiritual guidance, and supports the Corps Officer with the planning and day-to-day operation of the Corps. It also contributes to social services, seasonal programs, community outreach, volunteer coordination, and budgetary compliance. The position is based in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and is full-time and exempt. The associate plans and supports worship, outreach, and youth ministries; helps assess community needs and develop mission initiatives; and partners with Corps Officers on pastoral care for Pathway of Hope. The role maintains program records and outcome data, builds relationships in the community, recruits and supervises volunteers, supports Corps music groups, and promotes Corps growth and Salvation Army services. It may include driving a Salvation Army vehicle and requires travel for community and home visits. Work is performed in a normal office environment, with little or no physical discomfort from weather, noise, dust, or dirt. The job involves frequent hand and finger activity, reading, writing, coordination, vision, hearing, talking, and sitting, as well as occasional walking, standing, lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, and reaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and three years of experience performing mission work or participating in program development for a church or corps, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must be an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.
Ability to travel for community and home visits.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent sitting and hand-related tasks and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and other physical activities.

Responsibilities

Proclaim Jesus Christ as redeemer and encourage spiritual regeneration and membership in the body of Christ.
Assist the Corps Officer and Program Coordinator with planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for all age groups.
Plan, develop, prepare, and lead youth ministry programs; support Adventure Corps meetings, Christian program materials and newsletters, and Sunday School teacher development.
Partner with Corps Officers to develop Salvation Army evangelical mission outreach and growth, assess local needs, identify outreach opportunities, train Corps members, and develop a Corps mission team where possible.
Develop, lead, or support evangelical mission programs and coordinate events connecting the Corps with people served through clubs, centers, shelters, and other services.
Partner with Corps Officers to develop and conduct the Pathway of Hope Pastoral Care plan; maintain records and outcomes under program guidelines and communicate with the case manager.
Train and develop Corps bands and singing groups and lead them in performances as needed.
Visit individuals and groups in the community to build relationships, establish a Salvation Army presence, and learn about local needs.
Communicate community research and other relevant information to the Corps Officer; prepare progress reports and maintain statistics on participants and Corps growth.
Plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate program services in response to changing client needs.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for Corps programs.
Set an example as a Salvationist in Good Standing and participate regularly in Corps programs.
Advocate for awareness of divisional and local goals and requirements and work cooperatively with management and program participants to achieve them.
Promote Corps growth goals, Army programs, and community services.
Assist the Corps Officer with planning, coordinating, administering, monitoring, evaluating, and developing day-to-day Corps operations; support religious and social service programs, seasonal arrangements, volunteer recruitment and supervision, scheduling, and budget compliance.
Participate in providing assistance to people in need.
Drive a Salvation Army vehicle to transport Corps members when needed and comply with established vehicle policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.