Program Coordinator Teen

OVERVIEW: The Program Coordinator Teen Department is responsible to create, maintain and implement Christian Education, music, and youth programs at the Modesto Corps & Red Shield Community Center. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with and under the supervision of the corps officers to develop and maintain Christian Education, music, and youth programs • Lead or assist with youth ministries • Lead, facilitate, and/or assist with all Salvation Army Christian Education, youth, and music programs as directed, including, but not limited to: • Coordinate and assist with program-related transportation in Salvation Army vehicles • the annual VBS program • Plan and lead the Teen Drop-In Program (Teen Room) • Develop and maintain an orderly and timely process for tracking attendance at all teen programs and reporting of statistics • Collaborate with community agencies and report statistics accurately to satisfy grant requirements • Develop and maintain an orderly and timely process of submitting all teen reports to Program Manager • Attend divisional teen/youth events, when instructed, including, but not limited to: • Lead and/or assist with the planning and implementation of all youth planning meetings • Assist/Promote in coordinate the recruitment of camp program participants • Counsel, mentor, and visit teens, and young adults in corps and community center programs • Participate in fundraising activities as directed (Note-this may require a change of normally scheduled hours) • Develop a "bridge" between Community Center and corps, promoting Salvation Army character-building, discipleship, and worship programs • Maintain a positive and supportive attitude toward The Salvation Army, its mission, and the corps officers • Attend all staff training and meetings • Follow all "Protect the Mission" (child safety) guidelines • Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Familiarity and experience with Salvation Army youth and music programs, practices and organization is preferable • Previous work experience with children and/or teens in ministry setting preferred • Must be capable of coordination and implementation of youth activities and programs • Minimum of High school diploma or GED • Must possess a state-issued motor vehicle driver's license, Class B license preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds • Ability to work under pressure • Team player • Good organizational skills • Mature, self-motivated, assertive, dependable, and self-controlled • Ability to play a musical instrument and lead the worship time preferable EQUIPMENT USED: • Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. ADA Statement: 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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes. At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. Apply tot his job