Corps Mission Associate

Location: St Petersburg Citadel Corps, St Petersburg, Florida

Position Type: Full Time - Ministerial Exemption

Pay Range: $39,500 annual salary

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for subscribing to, adhering to, and sharing the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. The Corps Mission Associate serves as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps; develops and leads worship services, Corps groups, community outreach programs, and ministerial programs; provides spiritual guidance and leadership to the same. Assists Corps Officer(s) in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps; monitors and maintains adequate financing and budgetary compliance of the Corps operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Serves as an evangelist through the proclamation of Jesus Christ as redeemer with the intent of impacting the lives of men and women through spiritual regeneration; promotes membership into the body of Christ which includes but is not limited to The Salvation Army.
• Assists Corps Officer and Program Coordinator in planning and implementing worship and outreach programs for the corps that reaches across all age groups.
• Plans, develops, prepares, and leads specific youth ministries programs; leads or assists with regular meetings for Adventure Corps; prepares and coordinates or assists with production of Christian program materials and newsletters; assists in Sunday School teacher development.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, AND
• Three years’ experience performing mission work or experience participating in program development for a church or corps, OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• This position requires an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.
• Employee must be cleared through FBI fingerprinting, FDLE criminal check and credit checks.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Work requires travel to conduct community and home visits.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, Hearing, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  04/25/2024 – until filled

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.

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