Youth Program Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California • Henderson, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army in Henderson Nevada is looking to fill a Youth Worker Position. The successful candidate for this position will have previous experience working with children in a Corps/Church setting, be capable of making independent judgement and a demonstrated ability to relate and work with young persons with a diverse background. The Youth Worker will lead and assist the Corps Officers with youth programs including Sunday School classes, Sunday Morning Worship services, fellowship times, visitation, bible studies, outreach, young adults ministries, After School during the week and Summer Day Camp. This person will coordinate and drive for Youth programs and events, prepare and cook meals and snacks and coordinate attendance with parents and all aspects of programs with Schools.

Requirements

• Two years experience working with children in a Corps/Church setting and/or a two years college degree in Youth Ministries or Christian Education.
• Must be a Christian with a strong personal commitment to Christ, a person of high integrity professed Christian beliefs and lifestyle, and feel comfortable discussing Christianity with children and adults.
• Must be capable of making independent judgments with the approval of, but independent of constant supervision from the Corps Officer(s).
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to operate office equipment such as FAX machines, copy machines, printers, laminating machines, etc.
• Must be well organized and able to maintain files and materials.
• Must always positively represent The Salvation Army in personal conduct and appearance.
• A demonstrated ability to relate to and work with young persons from diverse backgrounds and communicate effectively with parents, volunteers, and other professionals such as school Principals, schoolteachers, etc.
• Must possess a valid food handler’s permit.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet all requirements to drive a Salvation Army Vehicle.
• Must receive training and certification for The Salvation Army Protect the Mission and Child Safety policies and ensure compliance in all programs and facilities.
• Required to pass a criminal background check.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms continuously.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop, or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salvation Army Christmas programs and a working knowledge of Salvation Army Policies and Procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist the Corps Officers with youth programs including Sunday School classes, Sunday Morning Worship services, fellowship times, visitation, bible studies, outreach, young adults ministries, After School during the week and Summer Day Camp.
• Coordinate and drive for Youth programs and events.
• Prepare and cook meals and snacks.
• Coordinate attendance with parents and all aspects of programs with Schools.
• Managing staff and volunteers.
• Scheduling employee and volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree