Corps Program Aide/ Assistant -13-005 SC/ Cathedral City

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Corps Assistant/Program Specialist position will provide assistance and support to all activities of the Cathedral City Corps Community Center. As directed provide spiritual leadership and operational management to maintain The Salvation Army programs, members and services of the Corps.

Essential Functions

• Conduct Salvation Army religious services, including but not limited to Sunday School, Holiness Meeting, Salvation Meetings, Mid-week Prayer Meetings & Bible Studies and Open-Air Meetings, Corps Council Meetings
• Direct and conduct group and community meetings, including but not limited to: Youth Corps Meetings, including the following, but not limited to: YPL (Teen Nights), Music Electives and other music activities, (SAY Club - AC Explorers, AC Rangers, Sunbeams, Girl Guards), Corps Cadets, and Vacation Bible School, Senior Citizens Programs, Community Care Ministries, Advisory Organization Meetings, Men's and or Women's re1lowship, Corps Council Meetings and Social Services.
• Assist in the management of programs and their successful operations which includes but is not limited to: Overseeing afterschool program and staff, assisting SAY Sports, Veterans Easy Access Program, Pastoring the soldiers, friends and interested community members, and to visit appropriately those of the corps and community in their homes as well as shut-ins, driving for programs both transporting corps members and seasonal workers and picking up donations, and ordering and purchasing materials, and with seasonal operations.
• Assist in the management of programs and their successful operations including but not limited to business matters affecting and relating directly to the assigned corps, maintaining the fiscal integrity of the assigned corps, including complete and proper record keeping and security. Ensure high standards of stewardship of funds, property and resources are maintained.
• Provide the proper balance of religious and social service activity. Maintain good public relations and function in harmony with The Salvation Army guidelines. Promote, direct and support special events and activities for the assigned corps.
• Maintain proper records including statistical, financial, and all other required reports. Supervise assigned staff in including the processing of employee matters through the Human Resources Department. These documents include but are not limited to: Personnel Action forms to hire, terminate, increase/decrease net of pay, job descriptions, letters of rationale, new employee paperwork

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to access and produce information from a computer Abilit to understand written information.

Minimum Qualifications     

• Must be an active soldier of The Salvation Army and be able to wear a Salvation Army uniform while on duty.
• Must have knowledge of Salvation Army Music, and have ability to, read, instruct, and lead music programs including but not limited to, Songsters, Singing Company, brass bands, Sunday Worship, and music elective programs.
• Detai1 oriented
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Must have a valid California Driver's license and insured transportation. Provide copies to Corps Officer
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have or obtain a class “B” Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement within first 90 days of employment.
• College degree in related field preferred
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum three (3) years Corps experience required
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, helpful.
• Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, streaming platforms
• Outlook, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training