Corps Ministry Assistant

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps. is hiring a Corps Ministry Assistant and offers 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• 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

Other Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements include:

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.

Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment

Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.

Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Ability to travel throughout the Division.

Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.

Ability to think logically and critically.

Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.

Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.