Program Ministries Assistant (6454)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Washington, DC

5d • $53,476 - $53,476 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Area Commanders and staff with the administration of operations, functions, and duties. This includes general programming, administrative duties, preparing statistical reports, organizing event planning and execution, initiating visitations, and assisting with Sunday School and Community Care Ministry and other Corps programs as needed. The role also involves planning, coordinating, and participating in outreach efforts and programs to assist individuals in the community, and providing or arranging participant transportation to Corps sponsored services, events, and activities.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, adding machine, etc.
• Ability and licensed to drive a vehicle.
• Associate degree in Business, Christian Education, or related field.
• Two years’ experience participating in ministerial work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be a uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.
• Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License may be required if Corps vehicles include school bus size vehicle. (Must meet the guidelines provided by the state, DOT, and the automobile insurance provider as pertaining these vehicles.)

Nice To Haves

• Duties may also require ability to lead and participate in recreational and/or athletic/sports programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, prepares leads, and evaluates specific youth ministries programs and other Corps ministries programs; leads or assists with regular meetings of Corps programs.
• Prepares, coordinates or assists with production of Christian program materials and newsletters, assists in Sunday School teacher development; ensures Sunday school classes have designated instructor; orders and distributes all Sunday school supplies to teachers as needed.
• Performs varied and/or routine administrative duties for the Area Commanders; prepares correspondence and bulletins; prepares or assists in preparing statistical reports related to the Community Care Ministry, Sunday School, Corps programming, and Visitation activities.
• Prepares and updates all Corps Roll books on a regular basis to ensure Corps Roll books are audit ready.
• Assists Area Commander with development and evaluation of Corps programming; suggests alternative programming; develops program ideas and materials; evaluates overall program effectiveness; suggests and follows through on new program ideas.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in outreach efforts and programs to assist individuals in the community.
• Provides or arranges for participant transportation to Corps sponsored services, events, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree