Corps Ministry Assistant

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps is hiring a Corps Ministry Assistant and offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location
: 402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

Hours/week
: 40 hours per week

Exemption
:
Non-exempt

Pay Range
: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

* starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

The Ministry Associate will serve as support to the Corps Officer with the responsibility to assist in the overall leadership of programs, events, and activities at the Cambridge Corps. This ministry requires a commitment to love young people and to lead them in spiritual growth.

This job description is all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, daily devotions, etc.
• Responsible for being involved in ALL CORPS PROGRAMS, in a leadership, support or advisory capacity to foster their development.
• Responsible for assisting with driving responsibilities, as necessitated by Corps Program Schedule
• Responsible for assisting with basic maintenance and cleanliness of program space
• Attend and contribute to all General Staff & Ministry Team Meetings.
• To assist with the oversight of all program schedule activities, special events, building security, etc.
• Be involved in platform ministry.
• Assist with the organization of fundraisers assisting in funding the overall Corps Ministry.
• Provide safety procedures for all participants (Plan of Action) must know evacuation plan and procedure, should have a contingency plan in case of need
• Provide a suitable atmosphere throughout the Corps, that is in line with Army standards and encourages moderation in behavior, language, etc.
• Bring any problems and/or needs of the Corps to the attention of the Corps Officers and keep the Corps Officers informed about activities and prospective ministry opportunities, from our membership.
• Work with the Advisory Council, Corps Council and members of the church congregation in the promotion of the Mission of The Salvation Army as directed
• Assist with coordinating the Special Events calendar for the Cambridge Corps
• Responsible for assisting with Christmas Fundraising Efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

• Prior work/volunteering experience with Salvation Army programming preferred
• Prior work/volunteering experience with children in a recreational and/or educational setting
• Supervisory experience is preferred

• Must have strong communication; able to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Must be responsible, accountable, respectful, positive role model
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 12-Passenger van
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Ability to read and write effectively in English; follow written instructions, adhere to policy and procedure of The Salvation Army
• Ability to maintain the highest standard of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement
• Must attend the Corps on Sundays
• Soldier (member of The Salvation Army Church) or willing to become a Soldier, preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Must uphold Biblical standards in personal and professional life

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