Youth Program Assistant

Job TitleThe Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Function:Demonstrated passion for working with children and young adults in a learning environment. Offering spiritual support and discipleship training to youth.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Create and implement outreach opportunities for the youth and young adults to participate within the community. This includes local schools, partnerships and programs in our service area.Assist with food preparation, serving and cleaning up as needed for Youth programming.Ensure all program areas are clean and maintained as necessary.Ensure timely communication with parents/guardians of those in Youth programming.Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings, with action items for follow-up.Discipleship Focus for Youth including the development of Lay Leaders and Volunteers, focused on spiritual formation and inclusion of spiritual principles in all programs.Promote and organize youth participation in events and retreats hosted by the Division and Territory including, but not limited to:VBSSports-centric programming for YouthLead weekly chapel and organize Children's 5 during Sunday programs.YPL, Corps Cadets, TroopsYouth Programming / TSA Programming.Commissioning as it relates to Youth participationRallies/Enrollments/Youth MeetingsAssist with the promotion and organization of The Salvation Army Roseville summer camp programs, including transportation to and from campAssist Corps Officers with PTM compliance items including property and program concerns, paperwork, and training of those involved in corps ministry.Prepare promotional material (flyers, posters, videos, registrations, etc.) for all corps youth and young adult related events.Clerical duties include Youth calendar, weekly statistics and monthly reporting for Youth, and daily correspondence as needed.Other related duties as assignedEducation, Experience, Skills, Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent is required.At least two years of experience working with youth in a Corps/church setting is required.Must be supportive of the mission of TSA, attend services, programs and other events as required.Collaborate as a team player, supportive of the attendees/supervising groups and operate within professional conduct standards expected.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicleMust complete the Salvation Army vehicle course trainingMust be 21 years of age or older to drive a Salvation Army vehicleMust provide consent to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).Pass a Criminal Background Check and DOJ LiveScanPhysical Requirements:Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.Ability to operate telephone.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Ability to access and produce information from the computer.Ability to understand written information.Travel Required:Yes. Local Day Travel