GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Divisional Lay Leadership Specialist will provide leadership and direction to the recruiting, training, and encouragement of local officers and other lay leaders in the Division.

The Lay Leadership Specialist will be expected to spend time in the field during the week as well as Sundays. He/She will need to become intimately aware of every corps in the command with respect to both current and potential lay leadership.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Divisional Lay Leadership Specialist will provide leadership and direction to the recruiting, training, and encouragement of local officers and other lay leaders in the Division.

The Lay Leadership Specialist will be expected to spend time in the field during the week as well as Sundays. He/She will need to become intimately aware of every corps in the command with respect to both current and potential lay leadership.

Corps Leadership Development:

• Educate and assist Corps Officers in the development of corps leadership bodies, including, but not limited to: Senior and Junior Pastoral Care Councils and Corps

Local Officer Training:

• Function as a conduit of information between THQ and local units regarding Local
• Provide local officer training through a variety of mediums including retreats, individual consultation, corps workshops, and webinars.
  • Develop an annual schedule of divisional training events in conjunction with the Divisional Secretary for Program and Command leaders.
  • Develop promotional materials and presentations for local officer
• Recruit and coordinate delegates for attendance at territorial programs including, but not limited to The Arsenal and LEAD.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Leadership, Ministry, or related
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a related field
• Must be a uniform wearing Salvationist in good
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.