Youth Ministries Coordinator

Overview

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This is a ministry-centered (religious) position. The Youth Ministries Coordinator will serve in a critical support role to the Corps Officers and a major leadership role within the East Cleveland Corps. They will be intimately and integrally involved in the ministry of the Corps, including teaching, leading and preaching the Gospel Message. The Youth Ministries Coordinator should remain teachable and possess a passion to further the cause of Christ.

The role will be involved in Corps Administration, Youth Ministries, Outreach Ministries and Community Relations.

Base pay range: $35,000.00/yr - $42,000.00/yr
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• Plan, coordinate, and execute children’s Sunday school classes
• Manage resources for Sunday School lessons and teachers
• Provide & coordinate transportation for program participants as needed
• Implement and execute use of at home materials for families
• Encourage attendance growth of youth and families for Sunday mornings
• Participate in Holiness meeting as assigned
• Lead, teach, and coordinate weekly Children’s Church

• Provide & coordinate transportation for program participants as needed
• Total involvement in the planning and execution of all youth programs including Bible Study, Music & Arts programs and Youth Development programming (i.e. Troops, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl)
• Participate in and/or lead Young Adult Ministries, as directed
• Work with the Recreation Coordinator to develop a plan to bridge children into corps programming
• Identify & develop regular Outreach opportunities via Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, in consultation with the Social Services & Volunteer Coordinator
• Assist in the development of Community Center Programs while reinforcing Biblical truths and extending invitations to regular worship opportunities

• Provide & coordinate transportation for East Cleveland program participants as required
• Organize registrations & collection of fees for youth-centered events, for submission to the Corps Officers
• Support all divisional and territorial events, as assigned

• Conduct daily devotions for Day Camp program
• Identify and develop opportunities for linking children & families to the Corps’ Worship opportunities
• Assist with or lead a day camp program activity, as assigned by the Camp Directors
• Serve as a member of the Day Camp Leadership Team
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for Camp NEOSA participants and their families, including recruiting and registering campers
• Provide & coordinate camper transportation to & from Camp NEOSA
• Coordinate local efforts to advertise Camp NEOSA
• Plan, coordinate and execute annual Vacation Bible School campaign

• Be involved in all Corps Programs in leadership, participatory, support or advisory capacity
• Attend and contribute to Department Head, Ministry Team & General Staff meetings
• Assist with Christmas ministry between Angel Tree, distribution, and Kettles, including driving as required
• Keep statistics and attendance records for all youth programming
• Attend Divisional & Territorial training as required
• Connect with children and their parents through home visits whenever possible
• Facilitate the mission of The Salvation Army at the direction of the Corps Officers, including committee assignments and Emergency Disaster work

• Supervise assigned volunteers
• Assist with supervision of assigned Summer Youth participants

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent of related experience
• Must conduct oneself in a manner which reflects credit on The Salvation Army, its leadership, and on the Lord Jesus Christ
• A uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing, with a willingness to soldier at the East Cleveland Corps
• Must uphold Biblical standards in personal and professional life, including fiscal support of the Corps Ministry
• Must maintain a Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

• CPR & First Aid Training preferred

Work is performed in church, community center, and program settings, with occasional off-site events.…