Position Summary: The Youth and Family Outreach Coordinator will work primarily with youth and families in the community and those who participate in activities/programs at The Salvation Army. This includes planning, implementing, and assessing Community Center programs, outreach events, After School program, Summer Day Camp program, and act as Kettle Coordinator during the holiday season.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate Community Center programs and outreach events in the community for youth, young adults, and seniors
Prepare, plan, and supervise the After School program, Summer Day Camp program, Vacation Bible School, Rally Day, and other required denominational activities
Function as Summer Day Camp Director
Collaborate with the Corps Officer to create a comprehensive schedule of developmental opportunities for youth
Assist in providing transportation, as needed, for program participants to and from TSA sponsored events
Assist the Corps Officers with the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. This includes functioning as the Kettle Coordinator
Attend designated Church and community center meetings which include Sunday meetings, special events, and youth/senior social events on a regular basis.
Ensure that program spaces are cleaned and organized after each use
Coordinator will attend all community center meetings requested by Corps Officers and DHQ
Coordinate and supervise all community center rentals
Coordinate Safe from Harm (SFH) Initiative locally, maintaining records, leading trainings, and ensuring compliance of all SFH standards
The Coordinator should keep an accurate record of all programs and statistics for programs in gym and youth ministry: This report is turned into the Corps Officers the last Sunday of the month
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
High School diploma / GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in recreation, education or youth ministry preferred
Two (2) years college completion and Two (2) year experience working with youth and seniors
Experience working with children preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Willingness to attend and participate with the Salvation Army Church
Ability to work with diversity in the church and workplace
Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeurs' license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or acquire it within 30 days
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.
