Corps Ministry Assistant-- SC​/San Fernando Valley Corps

Mission Statement

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.

The Corps Ministry assistant will participate in the leadership and development of assigned ministries that are given oversight by the Corps. Ministries include but are not limited to Youth program, Troops, Family Fun Fellowship, ARC clients outreach transport, Sunday Morning Responsibilities, Special events at the corps, providing oversight to local Bible Study and Discipleship Groups and new Corps ministries that will be developing.

• Corps Ministry Assistant for The Salvation Army is a position of sacred trust - representing, nurturing, protecting and advancing the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army's religious goals, programs and public image.
• As such, all employees are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities within the scope of duties they perform.
• Organizes and prioritizes the various tasks of the San Fernando Valley office in order of their importance.
• To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose and values of The Salvation Army San Fernando Valley Corps.
• To understand all dimensions of Salvation Army mission and purpose toward the outcome of awareness, cohesiveness and effective guest services.
• To create a safe, engaging environment for Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
• To provide active support of, and participation in all Salvation Army campaigns and initiatives.
• To develop appropriate relationships and maintain appropriate relationship boundaries with other Salvation Army associates, guests, members, volunteers, partners and vendors.
• To communicate in appropriate, professional, responsive and supportive manner.
• Effective interpersonal and electronic communication is essential for mission and purpose.
• Interpersonal communication for day-to-day operational needs is preferred.
• Direct, thoughtful communication for the resolution of questions or conflicts is expected.
• Electronic communication - email, texts etc.
  
  - is official communication, and supports and confirms interpersonal communication.
• Deference to and public support of groups decisions and each other's scope of expertise, position and responsibilities must be maintained.
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality. Some agreements, ideas, processes, or other forms are revealed to certain individuals who are in positions of responsibility or are in possession of qualities or skills that make it necessary for them to know such confidential matters. Such information must be maintained in confidence.
• To complete annual, advanced training to include, but not limited to:
  Protect the Mission, Sexual Harassment and others as determined.

To positively guide and guard all Salvation Army resources, people, program, property and finances toward the fulfillment of mission and purpose, and within the guidelines established by law, policy and procedure.

• Lead worship for each Tuesday and Friday night program.
• Assist Corps officer by coordinating special guest speakers and events.
• Assist Corps officer by coordinating house visits.
• Drive from and to the corps to pick up kids and families.
• Keep statistics relevant and updated.
• Lead and devotionals, or lessons for kids or teens as needed.
• Coordinate and lead lessons for the Singing Company kids.
• Assist in Seasonal Intake for kids attending camp, including dropping and picking them up at camp location.

• Be the leader of the monthly Family Fun Fellowship Program. Coordinate programs, music, and activities on and off-site.
• Recruit families from Sunday worship services, and food bank program.
• Coordinate and schedule volunteers, soldiers, meals and clean up after program.
• Recruit volunteers, connect families and individuals from…