Position: Youth Ministry Coordinator                                       

Location: Phila West Corps; 5501 Market Street

Availability of Position: Immediate                                         

Schedule: Part-Time; 25-28 hours per week

Reporting Relationship: Corps Commanding Officers             

Salary and Grade: $15.00 per hour; 74 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• 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)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:  This is an entry level position with multiple responsibilities.

To coordinate, supervise, and implement all youth programs for children and youth offered by The Salvation Army.

• A minimum of an associate degree, or work-related experience, as well as a previous youth work experience.
• An understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of the Bible.
• Ability to play a musical instrument preferred.
• Ability to work on Sunday.
• A valid Driver’s license, ability to drive a 12-passenger van, and ability to pass the Salvation Army van driver certification course.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software applications.
• A passion for outreach to unchurched children, youth, and young adults, and a sensitivity to disadvantaged youth.
• Must be able to manage, plan, organize, and implement quality, creative children’s programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five (5) years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an appreciation for and understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please send or fax your resume along with a letter of introduction to:

The Salvation Army

Attn: Majors Celestin & Stefanie Nkounkou

5501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Fax: 215-474-6013

Or go to:  http://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com

Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on March 16, 2021

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

 The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 1512