Youth Program Assistant
- Pawtucket, RI
- $18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life.
- Participate in Corps’ Sunday Worship Service (a.k.a. Holiness Meeting) on a consistent basis.
- Work in unity with the Corps Officers to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of youth ministries.
- Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all people following The Salvation Army's practices and policies.
- Coordinate and implement the evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of the young people involved in Corps’ programs, including opportunities for new ministry initiatives.
- Plan and implement recruitment, leadership development, and training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff.
- Regularly contact and visit those who participate in youth activities and their families.
- Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes and other youth programming.
- Provide leadership and support for youth activities such as Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl, Music Programs, VBS, etc.
- Recruit, coordinate, and transport kids attending camp, youth councils, young adult gatherings, and other divisional events.
- Maintain all records of attendance and statistics for the related program.
- Maintain clean and professional work and program areas.
- Maintain youth programming throughout the year, including Christmas and summer break.
- Attend all required Youth Ministries Coordinator meetings conducted by Territorial and Divisional Youth Departments.
- Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in The Salvation Army’s Employee Manuals.
- Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with youth preferred.
- Strong personal Christian values and high moral character.
- Creative program abilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to be a team member and work alone to complete tasks.
- Intermediate-level computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
- A uniform-wearing Salvationist preferred.
- Musical ability preferred.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
- Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
- A positive “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Must maintain a professional appearance.
- Must complete the KeepSAfe training and other required training upon hire.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize.
- Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army.
- Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
- 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a great purpose, inspiring you to make a difference every day!