Corps Assistant

Job Summary

Job Title: Corps Assistant

Organization: The Salvation Army Southern California

Location: Southern California (specific votes/role not listed)

Employment Type: Full‑time, exempt

Reports To: Corps Officers

Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour

Closing Date: January 5, 2025

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as voluntary life and disability coverage
• Sick leave 1 day per month (12 days per year, accrue and available from hire)
• Vacation 20 days per year (accrual 0.0769 hours per hour worked, available after six months)
• 1 floating day off (accrued immediately, usable after a three‑month introductory period)
• Pension plan after one year of continuous service
• Voluntary Tax‑Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b))

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Corps Officers with a broad range of programs:
  Sunday School, worship services, fellowship, outreach, social services, senior classes, visitation, Bible studies, men’s fellowship, recruiting, transportation, youth programs, and Corps reviews.
• Provide support for and attend divisional and territorial events such as camp meetings and congresses.
• Ensure efficient implementation of TSA youth programs, including teen groups, troops, junior soldiers, cadets, summer programs, VBS, and seasonal activities.
• Participate actively in Christmas Kettle fundraising (driving, devotions, counting, supervising volunteers).
• Support Christmas/Thanksgiving social services (Angel tree, toy/food distribution, site recruitment, tag delivery, setup, distribution, cleanup).
• Work a nonstandard week, including Sundays, evenings, and special Saturday events per Salvation Army schedules.
• Strengthen relationships with children and families via neighborhood visits, outreach, and ministry programs.
• Recruit, train, develop, and coordinate leaders and volunteers for youth programs; lead programs if needed.
• Coordinate corps transportation needs.
• Recruit youths to volunteer in corps ministry and outreach.

Secondary / Administrative Responsibilities

• Collect and input statistics and data.
• When handling monies, work with the office assistant to account for income and report per TSA policy.
• Assist in preparing invoices and other financial documentation.
• Support audio/video equipment operation in the chapel and other program areas.
• Help produce member directories, flyers, and Sunday bulletins.

Vehicle & Transportation Requirements

• 21+ years of age and a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must obtain a commercial driver’s license within 90 days.
• Must be able to operate Salvation Army vehicles per driver safety standards and training.
• Must pass TSA MVR check and the in‑house Driver Safety test.
• Responsible for coordinating fuel, cleaning, and maintenance with Corps Officers.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and repairs of the corps building during and after programs.
• Assist Corps Officers with special projects, janitorial duties, and building maintenance.

Education & Experience

• College degree desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Salvation Army programs, policies, and procedures desirable.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with children or young adults required.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to teach Christian principles and lead youth programming.
• Detail oriented, self‑starter, outgoing, energetic, team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English;
  Spanish desirable but not required.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Independent work and initiative, prioritization, sound judgment.
• Recruit, lead, and empower volunteers and employees.
• Professional handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) required; familiarity with integrated database and graphic programs.

Driving Requirements

• Position requires driving; minimum age 21.
• Valid in‑state driver’s license required.
• MVR check reviewed annually.

Background Check

• Continued employment contingent on biennial background checks per Salvation Army policies.

Physical Requirements

• Maneuver: walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist.
• Remain stationary, grasp, push, pull, reach overhead.
• Operate telephone, lift 25 pounds, use computer, read written information.
• Perform essential duties with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

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