Location: Pawtucket Corps (Pawtucket, RI)

Hours Per Week: 18

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm; & Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Scope of Position: Coordinate youth ministries and discipleship programs at the Pawtucket Corps for youth ages six and older.

• Maintain a daily devotional and prayer life.
• Participate in Corps’ Sunday Worship Service (a.k.a. Holiness Meeting) on a consistent basis.
• Work in unity with the Corps Officers to ensure programming excellence in all aspects of youth ministries.
• Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all people following The Salvation Army's practices and policies.
• Coordinate and implement the evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development of the young people involved in Corps’ programs, including opportunities for new ministry initiatives.
• Plan and implement recruitment, leadership development, and training opportunities to increase the quality and effectiveness of volunteer staff.
• Regularly contact and visit those who participate in youth activities and their families.
• Provide leadership and support for youth Sunday School classes and other youth programming.
• Provide leadership and support for youth activities such as Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, Bible Bowl, Music Programs, VBS, etc.
• Recruit, coordinate, and transport kids attending camp, youth councils, young adult gatherings, and other divisional events.
• Maintain all records of attendance and statistics for the related program.
• Maintain clean and professional work and program areas.
• Maintain youth programming throughout the year, including Christmas and summer break.
• Attend all required Youth Ministries Coordinator meetings conducted by Territorial and Divisional Youth Departments.
• Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in The Salvation Army’s Employee Manuals.
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth preferred.
• Strong personal Christian values and high moral character.
• Creative program abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be a team member and work alone to complete tasks.
• Intermediate-level computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
• A uniform-wearing Salvationist preferred.
• Musical ability preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
• A positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• Must complete the KeepSAfe training and other required training upon hire.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefits program to part-time employees who work less than 20 hours per week, including...

• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose, inspiring you to make a difference every day! 

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.