Youth Ministries Coordinator

Youth Ministries Coordinator

Location: Marion, OH

Reports to: Corps Officers and Social Ministries Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Status: Nonexempt

Schedule: Full Time

Function: The Youth Ministries coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating quality youth programs under the supervision of the corps officers. The Youth Ministries coordinator will provide ministry support in our social services programs, volunteer programs; and community programs as needed. Youth Ministries coordinator will also participate in assisting, leading, and helping with our social services programs and EDS programs as needed.

Responsibilities

a) Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life

b) Weekly participation in Corps Worship Services

c) Work in unity with the Corps Officers, YPSM, and Social Services Coordinator to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of our youth ministries.

d) Develop and maintain a working relationship with all persons in accordance with the practices and policies of the Salvation Army.

e) Coordinate and implement the evangelism, discipleship and leadership development of the young people involved in corps programs including opportunities for new ministry initiatives.

f) Plan and implement recruitment, leadership development & training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff.

g) Regular contact and visitation of those that participate in youth activities and their families.

h) Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes, Corps cadets, and youth bible study ministries.

i) Provide Leadership and support as needed for youth activities such as Junior soldiers, Corps cadets, Bible Bowl, Music programs, VBS, Level UP! Programs, and more.

j) Recruit, coordinate, and transport kids attending programs, camp, Youth Councils, young adult gatherings & divisional events.

k) Maintain all records of attendance & statistics for all programming as required.

l) Maintain a clean work and programs area.

m) Maintain youth programming throughout the program year as directed by the Corps officers.

n) Attend all necessary training opportunities as required.

o) Assist with Christmas ministries programs.

p) Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong personal Christian values and high moral character.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be a team member and function in a work situation to complete tasks.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Valid Drivers License and able to drive a 12 passenger van.
• A uniform wearing Salvationist preferred.
• Musical ability preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends Must complete all necessary KeepSafe courses and
• Must remain and keep confidentiality.
• Must embrace and promote the mission.

The Salvation Army's 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.