Corps Youth & Program Assistant - Honokaa Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California•Hämeenlinna, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, preparing and developing of all TSA youth related programs, i.e. Sunday school, after school programs, YPL, camps and troops. As well as, assisting with various duties as assigned by the Corps Officer, for programs within Hawaii County. Although this position does not require or confer ordination, this is a “ministry position.” Only Christians with a demonstrated strong personal faith and agreement with the teaching of Holy Scripture as explained in The Salvation Army “Articles of War” and the “Handbook of Doctrine” will be considered for this position.

Requirements

Retain a valid Driver’s license, be able to drive Salvation Army vehicles (including a 15-passenger van) and pass all necessary background checks.
Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Be able to communicate via email.
Be able to keep confidential matters and materials confidential.
Must learn, be aware of, implement and observe all “Protecting the Mission” policies. (Salvation Army internal child safety procedures.)
Must be motivated and a self-starter.
Must be a Team Player and Dependable
Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work and conduct business in a professional manner.
Work under stressful conditions.
Interact with others with courtesy and tact, emote the “Aloha Spirit.”
Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner to meet tight deadlines.
Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
Complete projects on schedule
The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and or crawling; standing; walking manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane.
The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, client, vendors; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal request of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.

Nice To Haves

Be a uniform-wearing Salvationist with a good Christian witness.
Two or more years of experience in Salvation Army programs.
Possess a thorough working knowledge of, and give competent instruction in, Salvation Army doctrine.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of curriculum for & lead or assist with Troops, Singing Company, Bible Bowl Team, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, & Sunday School.
Assist with homework labs, assist retired teachers and/or volunteers.
Assist in planning youth events that help expand the youth ministry and invite the community.
Assist with supervision of Divisional Youth Rally and Divisional Music Camp weekends.
Assist in planning and assist in the supervision of youth fundraising for youth camps, trips, and YPL.
Assist important family/school events as appropriate for youth group participants.
Assist and help develop contests/incentives etc. to increase youth programs.
Make home visits to families where kids attend, and other household members don’t. The goal here is to include/invite the rest of the family to the child’s church activities.
Assist in developing to expand volunteerism in all aspects of the youth department.
Attend youth camps as necessary (on Oahu at Camp Homelani)
Assist Corps Officers in the Back-to-School campaign, Christmas Kettle campaign and the Angel Tree Program.
Assist and maintain statistical data.
Other duties as assigned.