Corps Mission Associate (8181)

POSITION:  Corps Mission Associate

WORK LOCATION: Annapolis, Maryland Corps

POSITION TYPE:  full-time, exempt

SALARY:  $47,725.00 - $59,750.00

This position is responsible for:

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 to the same. Serve 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assists and partners with the Corps Officer(s) in developing Salvation Army evangelical mission outreach and growth; assesses local community needs and advises Corps Officer of findings; identifies specific areas to target for outreach growth; encourages and helps to train corps members for mission; develops a corps mission team where possible.
• Assists in developing, leading and/or supporting Salvation Army evangelical mission programs and ministries in corps/club; plans, develops and coordinates bridging events between corps and persons served in mission, clubs, centers, shelters, etc.
• Assists and partners with the Corps Officers in developing and conducting the Pastoral Care plan for Pathway of Hope.
• Maintains appropriate records and outcomes of the Pastoral Care plan per Pathway of Hope guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate communication with Pathway of Hope case manager.
• Assists in training and developing Corps Band and singing groups, as well as, leading them in performance as necessary.
• 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.
• Communicates research findings as well as pertinent information about the local community to the Corps Officer; prepares and provides regular progress reports; maintains statistics on program and ministry participants and corps/ Salvation Army evangelical mission growth.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates program services based on changing needs of clientele.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers for Corps programs.
• Sets an example for the Corps by being a Salvationist in Good Standing and participating on a regular basis in Corps programs.
• 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.
• Assists in the promotion of Corps growth goals and plans as well as Army programs and services in the community.

Other Responsibilities:

• May drive Salvation Army vehicle to transport Corps members to/from Corps programs; operates vehicles in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Constant amount of physical effort required associated with hand movement, holding, finger dexterity, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, vision, hearing, talking, and sitting at least 90% of the work time; rare to occasional amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting up to 30 lbs., pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, and reaching at least 30% of the work time.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Work requires travel in order to conduct community and home visits.

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related fieldAND three (3) years of experience performing mission work or experience participating in program development for a church or corps; OR
• any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License, required

Bon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):

• This position requires an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled