Youth Program Assistant

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Function

demonstrated passion for working with children and young adults in a learning environment. Offering spiritual support and discipleship training to youth.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• 1. Create and implement outreach opportunities for the youth and young adults to participate within the community. This includes local schools, partnerships and program in our service area. 2. Assist with food preparation, serving and cleaning up as needed for Youth programming. 3. Ensure all program areas are clean and maintained as necessary. 4. Ensure timely communication with parents/guardians of those in Youth programming. 5. Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings, with action items for follow-up. 6. Discipleship Focus for Youth including the development of Lay Leaders and Volunteers, focused on spiritual formation and inclusion of spiritual principles in all programs.
• Assist in planning Corps Council meetings, Jr. & Sr. Pastoral care meetings, and visitation
• Assist in planning worship services
• Take an active role in the leading of worship 7. Promote and organize youth participation in events and retreats hosted by the Division and Territory including, but not limited to:
• VBS
• Sports-centric programming for Youth
• Lead weekly chapel and organize Children’s 5 during Sunday programs.
• YPL, Corps Cadets, Troops
• Youth Programming / TSA Programming.
• Commissioning as it relates to Youth participation
• Rallies/Enrollments/Youth Meetings 8. Assist with the promotion and organization of The Salvation Army Roseville summer camp programs, including transportation to and from camp 9. Assist Corps Officers with PTM compliance items including property and program concerns, paperwork, and training of those involved in corps ministry. 10. Prepare promotional material (flyers, posters, videos, registrations, etc.) for all corps youth and young adult related events. 11. Clerical duties include Youth calendar, weekly statistics and monthly reporting for Youth, and daily correspondence as needed. 12. Other related duties as assigned

Education, experience, skills, qualifications