Corps Ministry Assistant (TEMPORARY)-11-040- SC/Inglewood Corps

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.

Position Summary

The Ministry Assistant position's responsibilities are to provide assistance and support to all activities of the Inglewood Corps and, as directed provide spiritual leadership and operational management to maintain The Salvation Army programs, members, and services of the Corps.

Essential Functions

• Assist in program management and successful operations, including but not limited to: Pastoring soldiers, Friends, and interested community members, Visiting Corps and Community members, (including shut-ins)
• Driving for programs including but not limited to : men's and women's camp, , Summer Camp, picking up donations or toys, driving seasonal workers, corps members and assisting in seasonal operations, and picking up materials or food for the corps, as needed and as directed.
• Assist in program management and successful operations including but not limited to Business matters affecting and relating directly to assigned corps, maintaining fiscal integrity of the assigned corps (including complete and proper record keeping and security), and ensuring high standards of stewardship for funds, property and resources.
• Assist in seasonal operations such as Kettles, Toy Drives, Food Drives, and Angel Tree, including Christmas and Thanksgiving sign ups, and other holiday events or special events, as directed and as needed.
• Maintain proper records, (including statistical, financial, and all others required)
• Maintain good public relations, function in harmony with The Salvation Army guidelines.
• Supervise food pantry volunteers and corps volunteers. Support officers in the processing of volunteer paperwork.
• Must have computer knowledge including typing, Excel and Word.
• Data Entry including but not limited to Gift-in-Kind, Stats, Wellsky, HMIS , Corps Management, and Kettle Web.
• Answering the telephone, running the front desk, making phone calls, answering the door when available to do so, and interacting with clients who need services. Good communication skills a must.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Assist in social services programs such as food distribution, homeless services, daily sack lunch program, energy assistance program and other social services programs as needed.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, filing cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License.
• Must successfully complete The Salvation Army's driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
• Must meet certification by and participation in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program. (The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy dictates that an employee may not obtain more than two (2) moving violations or accidents within any 12-month period; see The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy)

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax copy machine and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Additional Education helpful.
• Basic computer knowledge and typing skills, including Word, Publisher, and Excel. (No minimum wpm required)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is beneficial, but not required.
• Ability to use multi-line network telephone system.
• Minimum of 1 years ministry experience required, Salvation Army Ministry programs preferred, but not required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be committed to The Salvation Army's Christian Mission and Ministry.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Must have a willingness and flexibility to learn and do new tasks.
• Must have knowledge of working with a diverse group of individual

High School or Equivalent (required)

Minimum of 1 years ministry experience required, Salvation Army Ministry programs preferred, but not required. (preferred)
Bilingual in English/Spanish is beneficial, but not required. (preferred)
Basic computer knowledge and typing skills, including Word, Publisher, and Excel. (required)