Spanish Ministries/Youth Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • City of Schenectady, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Spanish Ministries/Youth Coordinator to join our Schenectady Team. This full-time role involves conducting outreach, visitation, and Spanish meetings (worship, prayer, Bible Studies) in the larger Schenectady area, including Rotterdam, Clifton Park, Watervliet, Guilderland, Glenville, Scotia, Niskayuna, East Glenville, and other areas as directed by Corps Officers. The individual will also carry out youth ministries activities.

Requirements

• Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.
• Possess valid NY Driver’s license.
• Be a soldier of The Salvation Army for at least five years.
• Individual ought to show an understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s doctrines, and embrace fully the beliefs and practices on the sacraments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Sunday Worship Meeting at the Schenectady Corps.
• Conduct Bible Studies as necessary at the corps or a congregant’s home (minimally one per week).
• Conduct Prayer Meetings at the corps or the congregant’s home (minimally one per week).
• Visit present attendees of The Salvation Army congregation who attend Spanish-speaking meetings, potential members, and any Spanish-speaking individuals in the prescribed geographical area to encourage them to attend TSA meetings (English and/or Spanish).
• Meet with the Corps Officers on a weekly basis to chart, evaluate, and implement vision and strategies of ministries to Spanish-speaking people in prescribed geographical areas.
• Drive Corps’ vehicle for fulfillment of ministries.
• Attend safety-based classes as advocated by The Salvation Army and the Corps Officers.
• Conduct Youth Ministries in ministering to the teenagers and young adults at the corps by creating programs, visitation, prayer meetings, and discipleship programs for the young adults.
• Form basketball programs with community adults and thereby invite them to Spanish Ministries and increase the attendance at the young adult programs including Sunday Worship.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed