The Salvation Army’s Quincy Corps is hiring a Corps Ministry Assistant and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• 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: 6 Baxter Street, Quincy, MA

Pay Range:  $15-$17 depending upon experience (housing is offered)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred
• Practical training in education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth education in a structured program
• Progressive leadership experience
• Classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Must have supervisory experience
• Must attend the Corps on Sundays
• Soldier (member of The Salvation Army Church) or willing to become a Soldier, preferred
• Ability to interact well with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Good computer skills and competency with Microsoft software applications
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 12-passanger van
• Must be flexible with work schedule
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Bilingual preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Must have a philosophy of education and child development, that is consistent with The Salvation Army

The Corps Ministry Assistant is responsible for building the bridge between outreach programs and the Corps.  

1. Sunday Children’s Ministry
1. Plan and execute Children’s Sunday School Class for Grades K-5
2. Manage resources for Sunday School Teachers
3. Plan and execute Children’s Church for Grades K-5
4. Facilitate use of Parent Cue and at home materials for families
5. Encourage attendance growth of youth and families for Sunday mornings.

1. Wednesday Ministry

1. Provide transportation for program participants as needed.
2. Assist in the planning and execution of Kid’s Programs on Wednesdays.
3. Plan and execute Corps Cadets
4. Assist in music programs as able
5. Oversee parent pickup and child check out

1. Friday Ministry

1. Plan and execute Teen Programming on Fridays
2. Provide transportation for program participants as needed.
3. Transport Teens to Divisional Fellowship when scheduled.

1. Divisional Youth Events

1. Organize registration for youth and families.
2. Provide transportation for program participants as needed.
3. Assist in Divisional events as needed.

1. Small Groups

1. Host a small group.
2. Facilitate small group formation and assist with introducing people to small groups.

1. Summer Responsibilities

1. Assist with Summer Youth Programming to be determined later.
2. Provide transportation to and from camp for registered campers.
3. Assist with Summer Outreach Programming
4. Assist with the social services of the corps as needed. 

1. Other Ministry Opportunities

1. Assist with other ministry activities as assigned.
2. Assist with Christmas ministry between Angel Tree and Kettles.

1. Anticipated Schedule

1. Sunday 9AM-1PM
2. Wednesday 12PM – 8PM
3. Friday 1PM – 9PM
4. When divisional events are scheduled on Saturdays, the time from the beginning of pickups to the end of drop offs are considered work hours. Otherwise, time would be split appropriately between Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

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.