Youth Development & Program Specialist

LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ - SW Divisional Headquarters

STATUS: FT 40hrs/wk (Flex schedule to meet the demands of the department)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• 4 years' experience working with youth required
• Ability to commit to living at Camp Ponderosa from mid-May thru July annually, if assigned
• Salvationist in good standing preferred
• Must be theologically aligned with Salvation Army doctrine
• Ability to demonstrate good character at all times
• Must have a heart and a passion for the spiritual development of young people
• Must be familiar with all Salvation Army Programs and terminology
• Must be willing to travel with Divisional Staff to various Corps
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, typing 50 wmp (minimum)
• Have a good knowledge of common office equipment
• Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills and able to multi-task
• Must possess strong people skills and be able to work as a team as well as be self-motivated
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and complete TSA Fleet Safety Program
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage and help sustain a Divisional Youth Impact Team
• Develop, implement, and manage and help sustain the Divisional Youth organizational Mission Team with a hands-on approach to mentoring and molding the program as directed by the DYS.
• Develop and assist the leadership of Young Adult Discipleship and Fellowship group
• Assisting in the planning, advertising, and managing all aspects of youth events including but not limited to: Divisional Youth Retreat, Area-wide Youth Fellowship, Rallies, and other retreats and activities.
• Assist the DYCS with Corps Cadets and Jr. Soldier's as needed by keeping up to date with levels of participation, supply requests, communications, providing resources, et. al.
• Provide Attendance information to the DYS for all events for billing purposes
• Maintain a brief program for all youth events and activities.
• Create and send advertisements and correspondence to Corps for all youth events, utilizing the Divisional Multimedia Specialist if and when necessary.
• Attend, assist, and supervise staff/chaperones and delegates at all Divisional Youth events, including weekend (Friday-Sunday) events in New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona
• Attend Territorial Youth Events as needed
• Assist DYCS with Youth Leadership Training Seminars
• Assist with Youth Department led DHQ Chapel Services
• Assist with AV equipment set-up as needed
• Remain in communication with Corps about youth activities during the summer camp months to ensure that Corps are supported and provided with resources as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by DYCS pertaining to youth ministries

CAMP

• Process camper applications and oversee camp database
• Responsible for planning, assisting, advertising and overseeing of the Youth LEAD camp (leadership, Education and Discipleship).
• Keep an organized account of camper slots and registration for each Corps and keep up to date with email correspondence to resolve issues and answer questions related to camper slots.
• Oversee and direct first and last day procedures
• Oversee and process SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) to ensure maximum funding recovery
• Manage critical incidents with professionalism and expediency

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.