Corps Ministry Specialist

Description

POSITION TITLE : Corps Ministry Specialist

STATUS : REGULAR FULL TIME / NON-EXEMPT

DIRECT SUPERVISOR : CORPS OFFICER

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

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.

SCOPE OF POSITION :

The Corps Ministry Specialist is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and execution of The Salvation Army's operations in support of the direction set by the Corps leader and Divisional direction. This includes supervision of corps staff, community programs, spiritual development initiatives, mission integration, and the alignment of operational activities with the mission of The Salvation Army. The Corps Ministry Specialist serves as a key advisor to the Corps Officer and ensures ministry excellence, operational effectiveness, and compliance with Salvation Army standards and values. They will work with the Corps Officer and other ministry staff to ensure that we as a ministry team meet the needs of all our church members, as well as reach out to the community. This position, alongside the Corps Officer, will be responsible for recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers to support the ministries of the Yakima Corps.

QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants must :

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in ministry or related field preferred. On the job experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• One year's experience teaching or working with all ages in an education or ministry environment preferred.
• One year's experience in program development, leadership and volunteer management preferred
• Two years of employee supervisory experience required.
• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army's mission, philosophy, programs, and practices is preferred
• The ability to share and communicate about the tenants of The Salvation Army.
• Be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid WA state Driver's License with the ability pass The Salvation Army motor vehicle report

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Administrative Duties :

Program Development :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated without noise, dust, dirt and similar.

Work Schedule / Location :

Weekly work schedule is based on programming. In-person at The Salvation Army Yakima Corps with occasional offsite events including overnight events / conferences.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization's need or when circumstances change.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions : paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance : Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO / PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans : Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave : The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave : 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Paid Vacation :

Paid Holidays : 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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