Youth Ministries Coordinator SC​/Glendale Corps

Overview

Youth Ministries Coordinator
-12-042- SC/Glendale Corps role at The Salvation Army Southern California

Join to apply for the Youth Ministries Coordinator role at The Salvation Army Southern California. The Salvation Army Southern California is an organization that seeks to engage communities and develop youth programs consistent with its mission.

The mission statement of The Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Youth Ministries Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading youth ministries that evangelize, disciple, and support the spiritual growth of young people at the Glendale Corps. This role bridges after-school programs and congregational ministries, fostering connections that strengthen both.

The Coordinator is expected to model a Christ-centered lifestyle and actively engage the community in ways that reflect the values of the Corps.

The Youth Ministries Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading youth ministries that evangelize, disciple, and support the spiritual growth of young people at the Glendale Corps. This role serves as a bridge between after-school programs and congregational ministries, fostering connections that strengthen both. As a ministry position, it requires a committed Christian faith in alignment with The Salvation Army’s Articles of War and Handbook of Doctrine.

The Coordinator is expected to model a Christ-centered lifestyle, represent the mission of The Salvation Army with integrity, and actively engage the community in ways that reflect the values and beliefs of the Corps.

• Develop, oversee, and grow youth ministry programs that evangelize, disciple, and encourage the spiritual growth of children and teens.
• Serve as a bridge between after school/community center programs and Corps youth/family ministry programs.
• Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum, activities, and outreach events for elementary, middle, and high school students, including Sunday School, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl, teen ministries, and character-building programs (Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards, Adventure Corps).
• Lead devotions, mid-week assemblies, and other opportunities for spiritual development.
• Build positive, Christ-centered relationships with students and their families; incorporate youth into Corps ministries.
• Organize and facilitate special events such as Vacation Bible School, camps, conferences, and community outreach projects (e.g., food and toy drives).
• Plan and implement fundraisers to support youth programs.
• Assist with transportation of youth participants, including driving Corps vehicles (up to 10 passengers).
• Ensure full compliance with Protecting the Mission (child and vulnerable adult safety) policies and practices.
• Maintain accurate youth records, reports, and required documentation for Divisional Headquarters.
• Prepare and share program information through internal communication and social media.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including correspondence, phone calls, filing, and creating promotional materials.
• Work a flexible, non-standard schedule to accommodate Sunday services, evening programs, divisional events, camp schedules, and special weekend activities.
• Support Corps-wide ministries and departments as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers.

Pay Rate: $24/hour

• Work is performed in both office and program settings, with exposure to interruptions, noise, multiple deadlines, and frequent interaction with diverse groups of people.
• Requires extended periods of sitting at a computer and telephone, as well as physical activity including walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Requires strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, accept feedback,…