Corps Mission Associate

THE SALVATION ARMY•Anniston, AL

3d•$35,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corps Mission Associate serves as an evangelist to the community and Corps constituency, sharing the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. The position develops and leads worship services, youth and other religious programs, and provides spiritual guidance and leadership. The Associate assists the Corps Officer with the planning, coordination, administration, monitoring, evaluation, and development of day-to-day Corps operations, including social services and seasonal programs. The role also recruits and supervises volunteers, coordinates Corps groups and community outreach, and monitors financing and budgetary compliance. The position includes travel for community and home visits and requires the employee to be an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing. Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no discomfort from weather, noise, dust, or dirt. The role requires frequent hand and finger activity, reading, writing, 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, or 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.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must be an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.

Responsibilities

Subscribe to, adhere to, and share the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army.
Serve as an evangelist by proclaiming Jesus Christ as redeemer, promoting spiritual regeneration, and encouraging membership in the body of Christ.
Develop and lead worship services and ministerial programs, and provide spiritual guidance and leadership.
Assist the Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for all age groups.
Plan, develop, prepare, and lead youth ministry programs; lead or assist with Adventure Corps meetings; prepare or coordinate Christian program materials and newsletters; and assist with Sunday School teacher development.
Partner with Corps Officers to develop evangelical mission outreach and growth, assess local community needs, identify outreach priorities, train Corps members for mission, and develop a Corps mission team where possible.
Develop, lead, or support evangelical mission programs and ministries in the Corps or club, and coordinate bridging events between the Corps and people served through missions, clubs, centers, shelters, and similar settings.
Assist the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administering, monitoring, evaluating, and developing day-to-day Corps operations.
Participate in social service programs and provide assistance to people in need.
Coordinate seasonal programs and recruit and supervise volunteers.
Supervise and schedule Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work.
Monitor Corps financing and budgetary compliance.
Travel to conduct community and home visits.