Youth Development Coordinator

**This is a full-time position, Sunday - Thursday, including some weekends**

**Starting Pay is $37,000**

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Develop and implement a strategic plan for ministry to youth and families. The successful candidate will work closely with the ministry team to create a comprehensive youth spiritual development plan, provide pastoral care to youth and families, and oversee various discipleship ministries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic plan for ministry to youth and family
• Work with ministry team to create a youth spiritual development plan
• Provide pastoral care to youth and families
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and execute discipleship ministries for youth and families
• Lead efforts to bridge youth and families from programs and services into discipleship ministries
• Recruit, train, coordinate and give oversight to youth leaders and volunteers.
• Oversee evangelism and outreach that will provide educational, recreational, and spiritual development through Salvation Army programming
• Oversee planning, coordination, and volunteer recruitment for youth and family special events
• Promote, coordinate, and attend Divisional and Territorial events as assigned
• Provide leadership along with character-building leaders (Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Explorers, Girl Guards and Rangers) to plan programs, incorporating character building emblems, discipleship opportunities, service projects and fun activities throughout the year
• Cultivate relationships with parents, provide support as needed and encourage participation in overall Corps programming and worship
• Ensure that Safe from Harm guidelines are instituted and followed in the local setting
• Fully participate in Sunday morning worship, discipleship/small groups, and other activities
• Participate in corps council meetings and prepare regular reports.
• Attend and participate in staff development meetings
• Provide support for seasonal projects
• Preach and/or effectively deliver a personal testimony of active faith, as requested
• Regularly communicate with the Corps Officer(s)
• Driving is an essential role of this position.
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers and Seasonal Employees

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a ministry-related field, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of experience working directly with children in a Christian environment

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, as well as the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, attention to detail, and filing
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may often be required to engage in rigorous activities. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (50 lbs.)

Working Conditions: The work environment varies from a business office setting with office equipment to an outside working environment, moderate traffic and moderate to loud noise levels.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.