Corps Mission Associate (5455)

SALVATION ARMY•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for subscribing to, adhering to, and sharing the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. It serves as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps, developing and leading worship services and ministerial programs, and providing spiritual guidance and leadership. The role assists the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps. This includes developing and leading religious programs, participating in social service programs providing assistance to people in need, coordinating arrangements for seasonal programs, and recruiting/supervising volunteers for these programs. Additionally, the Corps Mission Associate supervises and schedules Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work, and monitors and maintains adequate financing and budgetary compliance of the Corps operations.

Requirements

Active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
Three years’ experience performing mission work or experience participating in program development for a church or corps
OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Valid State Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army
Serves as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps
Develops and leads worship services and ministerial programs
Provides spiritual guidance and leadership
Serves the Corps by assisting the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps
Develops and leads religious programs
Participates in social service programs providing assistance to people in need
Coordinates arrangements for seasonal programs and recruits/supervises volunteers for the same
Supervises and schedules Corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work
Monitors and maintains adequate financing and budgetary compliance of the Corps operations
Participates in providing assistance to people in need
Serves as an evangelist through the proclamation of Jesus Christ as redeemer with the intent of impacting the lives of men and women through spiritual regeneration
Promotes membership into the body of Christ which includes but is not limited to The Salvation Army
Assists Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for the corps that reaches across all age groups
Plans, develops, prepares, and leads specific youth ministries programs
Leads or assists with regular meetings for Adventure Corps
Prepares and coordinates or assists with production of Christian program materials and newsletters
Assists in Sunday School teacher development
Visits individuals and groups in the local community in order to establish a presence in the community and to increase awareness of Salvation Army ministries/programs
Builds personal and professional relationships in order to learn firsthand the needs of the local community
Serves as an advocate for ensuring the divisional and local representatives, leadership, and program participants are aware of defined goals and requirements
Works cooperatively and effectively with local management and participants to ensure goals are met