Overview
Seeking a Part-time Ministry Assistant in Lockport, New York (up to 29 Hrs/Week)
Our Part Time opportunities offer:
- Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
- Christmas Bonus
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Ministry Assistant will serve in a critical support role to the Corps Officers and in a leadership role in both Jamestown and Dunkirk. They will be intimately and integrally involved in the full ministry of the Corps, including teaching, leading and preaching the Gospel message; providing Spiritual direction and care of congregation members and visitors. The Ministry Assistant will engage as directed by the Corps Officer in leadership responsibilities and learning opportunities that will provide them with a well-rounded understanding and experience of the full responsibilities of Corps operations.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Corps Officer with the development, planning and implementation of variousprograms, including but not limited to:Social and evangelistic ministry programsCorps summer youth ministries, including the recruitment for camps and Bible school programsAfter-school programs with the specific responsibilities for bridging students into evangelisticand discipleship ministriesAssist the Corps Officer in providing leadership at events including assisting the Corps Officers inthe promotion, registration and transportation of events/activitiesTransportation could include driving to pick up donations, program participants, etc.Lead or assist in aspects of public relations events and campaigns as assigned by Corps Officers,including but not limited to, the Christmas Kettle campaign and other fundraising events.Lead or assist with various worship, praise, prayer, and evangelism services such as teachingSunday School classes, lead or assist with bible studies, Men/Women fellowship programs,outreach programs, League of Mercy, etc.Assist with the delivery of social service assistance, including but not limited to administrativeresponsibilities: Advisory Board meetings, oversight of donations, program utilization andAssist as needed for general, daily Corps support needs and performs special projects asassigned by the Corps Officers.Accepts training, education and development on all facets of the Corps.Communicates with various individuals including Corps Officers, staff, clients, Advisory Boardmembers, volunteers, donors, community leaders, etc.Otherdutites as assigned.Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
Associate degree with 2 years of experience.Be a mature Christian, professing Jesus Christ as Lord and SaviorMust support and adhere to the doctrines, procedures and policies of The Salvation ArmyPossess a solid theology in line with that of The Salvation ArmyHave a strong pulpit ministry and solid Bible teaching abilityBe a strong leader, both in the Corps and the communityHave a heart for evangelism and discipleshipBe able to provide Pastoral counseling to those in needWork in cooperation and in conjunction with the many services and ministries of the Wellsville communityAs an administrator, must be able to manage, provide all reports, budgets, statistics and process all paperwork as requiredWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
