The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Corps Ministry Associate and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $20 per hour

                   20 hours per week

The Ministry Associate will serve as support to the Corps Officer with the responsibility to assist in the overall leadership of programs, events, and activities at the Boston Kroc Corps. This ministry requires a commitment to love young people and to lead them in spiritual growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, daily devotions, etc.
• Responsible for being involved in ALL CORPS PROGRAMS, in a leadership, support or advisory capacity to foster their development.
• Responsible for assisting with driving responsibilities, as necessitated by Corps Program Schedule
• Responsible for assisting with basic maintenance and cleanliness of program space
• Attend and contribute to all General Staff & Ministry Team Meetings.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff.
• To assist with the oversight of all program schedule activities, special events, building security, etc.
• To train or mentor youth for occupational endeavors and foster leadership whenever possible.
• To assist with the organization of fundraisers assisting in funding the overall Corps Ministry.
• To provide safety procedures for all participants (Plan of Action) must know evacuation plan and procedure, should have a contingency plan in case of need
• To provide a suitable atmosphere throughout the Corps, that is in line with Army standards and encourages moderation in behavior, language, etc.
• To bring to the attention of the Corps Officers any problems and/or needs of the Corps and must keep the Corps Officers informed about activities and prospective ministry opportunities, from the membership.
• Work with the Advisory Council, Corps Council and members of the church congregation in the promotion of the Mission of The Salvation Army as directed
• Assist for coordinating Special Events calendar for the Boston Kroc Corps
• Responsible for assisting with Christmas Fundraising Efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
• Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
• Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division.
• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive. 
• Ability to think logically and critically.
• Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
• Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions

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.