Corps Mission Associate (9087)

The Salvation Army•Anniston, AL

About The Position

The Corps Mission Associate subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. The role serves as an evangelist to the community and Corps constituency, develops and leads worship services and ministerial programs, and provides spiritual guidance and leadership. The associate supports the Corps Officer with the planning, coordination, administration, monitoring, evaluation, and development of day-to-day Corps operations. The position also participates in social service programs, helps provide assistance to people in need, coordinates seasonal programs, and recruits and supervises volunteers. The associate supervises and schedules Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work, and monitors Corps financing and budget compliance. The role proclaims Jesus Christ as redeemer and promotes membership in the body of Christ, including The Salvation Army. Working with the Corps Officer and Program Coordinator, the associate plans and implements worship and outreach programs for all age groups, develops youth ministries, and supports Christian education and program materials. The associate helps assess local community needs, identify outreach opportunities, train Corps members for mission, develop a Corps mission team where possible, and coordinate events connecting the Corps with people served through missions, clubs, centers, and shelters. Work is performed in a normal office environment, with travel required for community and home visits. The position involves frequent hand movement, finger dexterity, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, vision, hearing, talking, and sitting; occasional physical activities include 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 providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must be an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.

Responsibilities

Serve as an evangelist, proclaiming Jesus Christ as redeemer and promoting membership in the body of Christ, including The Salvation Army.
Develop and lead worship services and ministerial programs and provide spiritual guidance and leadership to the Corps community and constituency.
Assist Corps Officer(s) and the Program Coordinator with planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for all age groups.
Plan, develop, prepare, and lead youth ministry programs; lead or assist with regular Adventure Corps meetings.
Prepare and coordinate or assist with producing Christian program materials and newsletters, and assist with Sunday School teacher development.
Partner with Corps Officer(s) to develop Salvation Army evangelical mission outreach and growth.
Assess local community needs and advise the Corps Officer of findings; identify outreach growth targets, encourage and 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 with people served through missions, clubs, centers, and shelters.
Assist the Corps Officer with 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 program arrangements and recruit and supervise volunteers.
Supervise and schedule Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work.
Monitor Corps operational financing and budget compliance.