Corps Ministry Assistant (Bushwick Corps)

Overview

• To invest in the lives of children, teens and young adults, developing and maintaining relational ministry opportunities.
• To create affordable programming otherwise unavailable to disadvantaged and at-risk children, particularly in Christian education and the creative arts.
• To assist corps officers in all program and ministry related activities and responsibilities, including outreach.
• Make the most of every opportunity to minister, pray and present the gospel of Jesus Christ to those in your sphere of influence
• Community outreach and development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative Christian education and creative arts programs for all ages.
• Lead/ teach/ participate in Corps programming (including Sunday).
• Identify community needs & new ministry ventures in order to evaluate current programs and to design new and relevant Corps programs.
• Develop and maintain programs and ministries to enhance the healthy spiritual, physical and emotional development of those under your influence.
• Reach out to the community to bring new families/members into the Corps.
• Develop and maintain contacts with children at local campuses and schools where such contact is permitted.
• Ensure appropriate integration of all weekly Corps and outreach programming into the congregation.
• To recruit, supervise and train volunteers to assist with corps programs as needed.
• Organize and maintain proper files and statistics on all program participants and volunteers.
• Divisional Summer Camp (which includes sign ups, transportation and follow up).
• Flexible assistance to the Corps Officers during the Christmas/ Kettle Season.
• Assists Corps Officers with other tasks and assignments as given by them as part of the corps ministry team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid New York Driver’s License
• Experience in the Arts (music), youth ministry and developing programming
• Commitment to evangelical Christian outreach
• Must be a uniformed Salvationist in good standing.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Office computer programs
• Knowledge of and commitment to The Salvation Army's mission and purpose
• Possess written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• At Least 6 months experience in Youth or Camp groups and the ability to teach and enthuse others.
• Meaningful experience in Teen and/or Sports Ministry Programs
• Willingness to be a part of the total ministry at The Salvation Army
• Available to work in a flexible schedule according to the programs in the cops.
• Must uphold biblical standards in personal and professional life, including fiscal support of the Corps ministry.
• Must conduct oneself in a manner which reflects credit on The Salvation Army, its leadership, and on the Lord Jesus.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Preferably bilingual