Corps Mission Associate_E-ALM_301-Corps Program

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Corps Mission Associate for the Baton Rouge Corps located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a ministerial position which requires an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.

Job Summary Subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. Serves as an evangelist to the community and constituency of the Corps; develops and leads worship services and ministerial programs; provides spiritual guidance and leadership to the same. Serves the Corps by assisting the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps; develops and leads religious programs; participates in social service programs, providing assistance to people in need; coordinates arrangements for seasonal programs and recruits/supervises volunteers for the same; Supervises and schedules corps groups, community outreach programs, and social service work; monitors and maintains adequate financing and budgetary compliance of the Corps operations. Participates in aiding people in need. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the mission of The Salvation Army. Knowledge of Bible and its message in order to teach lessons and lead others to Christ. Knowledge of social service program development and specifically Christian program development with goal of leading others to Christ. Knowledge of The Salvation Army’s regulations and organizational structure. Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service program administration. Knowledge of the general principles associated with computer word processing and database management. Ability to serve as an example of Salvationism and Christian stewardship and to demonstrate interest in the spiritual well-being of all personnel. Ability to conduct all activities of the position with a view to accomplishing the Army’s fundamental purpose of proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, which purpose must find expression in both the message proclaimed and the ministry of service performed. Ability to visit with people in the community with goalof building relationships and trust which will lead to invitations to participate in corps programs and missions. Ability to analyze local community needs in order tomake recommendations to the Corp Officer regarding areas to target forcorps growth as well as programs and ministries to be developed that match community needs. Ability to conduct thorough research and to prepare and maintain accurate and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to develop means for measuring effectiveness of programs, ministries, and outreach/in reach efforts. Ability to provide informative and accurate progress reports and statistical data. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with this position. Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position consistent with the principles, standards, and Orders and Regulations of The Salvation Army. Ability to conduct the affairs of this officeresponsibly,efficiently, and economically and to motivate the staff to do likewise.Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. 

Education and Experience 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.
Licenses & Certifications Valid State Driver’s License

Bon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): This position requires an active, uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Constant amount of physical effort required associated with hand movement, holding, finger dexterity, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, vision, hearing, talking, and sitting at least 90% of the work time; rare to occasional amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting up to 30lbs, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, squatting, crawling, and reaching at least 30% of the work time. 

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 in order to conduct community and home visits. 
Additional Information All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom if this posting. 

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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled