Youth Ministries Coordinator - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

DEPARTMENT: Youth Department
REPORTS TO: Corps Officer
SUPERVISES: Potential Youth Volunteers
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Part Time
FUNCTION: Responsible for coordinating youth ministries. The Youth Coordinator will plan, organize, and facilitate quality youth programs by providing ministry support, oversight to all after school programs and oversight to any summer enrichment program at The Salvation Army

DUTIES:
a) Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life
b) Weekly participation in Corps Worship Service (Holiness Meeting)
c) Work in unity with the Corps Officers and Youth Peoples Sergeant Major (where applicable) to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of youth ministries
d) Develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with all persons in accordance with the practices and policies of The Salvation Army
e) Coordinate and implement the evangelism, discipleship, & leadership development of the young people involved in corps programs including opportunities for new ministry initiatives
f) Plan and implement recruitment, leadership development & training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff
g) Regular contact and visitation of those that participate in youth activities and their families
h) Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes and other youth programming
i) Provide leadership and support as needed for youth activities such as, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl, Music Programs, VBS, Troops Programs, etc.
j) Recruit, coordinate, and transport kids attending camp, Youth Councils, young adult gatherings & other divisional events
k) Maintain all records of attendance & statistics for related program
l) Maintain clean work and program areas

m) Maintain youth programming throughout the year including Christmas and summer break
n) Attend all required Youth Ministries Coordinator meetings conducted by Territorial and Divisional Youth Departments
o) Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong personal Christian values and high moral character
• Creative program ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to be a team member and function in a work alone situation to complete tasks
• Intermediate level computer skills
• Valid Driver’s License and able to drive a 12-passenger van
• A Uniform wearing Salvationist preferred
• Musical ability preferred but not a must
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Must complete and keep up to date KeepSAfe and other requirements
• Must remain and keep confidentiality
• Must embrace and promote the mission of The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s 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.