• Job Description

  Req#: 35893
  Location: The Salvation Army Gwinnett County Corps

  Position: Corps Program Assistant

  Position Type: Part-time with Benefits

  About this opportunity:

  Assists in developing and leading church and youth programs; participates in providing assistance to people in need; participates in Home League and League of Mercy Programs; coordinates arrangements for seasonal programs and recruits/supervises volunteers for the same; transports patrons to and from the Corps.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Assists in the promotion of Corps growth goals and plans as well as Army programs and services in the community.
  • Assists in the planning, developing, and leading of specific youth ministries programs; leads or assists with regular meetings for Corps Cadets, Y.P.L., Adventure Corps, and Junior Legion; prepares and coordinates or assists with production of Christian program materials and newsletters; assists in Sunday School teacher development.
  • Assists in coordinating Adult Ministries Programs and actively participates in leading the same.
  • Participate in the League of Mercy Program by visiting Corps members and the general public who are sick or elderly and in need of special attention.
  • Makes arrangements for disbursement of donated goods; assists in seasonal projects such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, League of Mercy, etc.; coordinates details associated with annual Christmas Programs including the Angel Tree, Toy Shop, etc.; recruits and schedules volunteers and provides required materials.
  • Coordinates arrangements for summer camp programs; schedules transportation and prepares parent notifications.
  • Serves as an outreach worker responsible for coordinating arrangements for major events such as Vacation Bible School.
  • Assists in the planning and conducting of Sunday and mid-week services; coordinates visitation of first-time visitors to Sunday meetings and other activities; visits regular members and absentees; serves on call to visit people in emerging/crisis situations at the discretion of the Corps Officer.
  • Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers for Corps programs.
  • Serve as lead worker to Corps staff and volunteers; instruct staff/volunteer in the proper methods and procedures for performing work; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness; notifies Corps Officer of any personnel or operational problems ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Drives Salvation Army vehicle and transports Corps members to/from Corps programs; operates vehicles in compliance with established policies and procedures; ensures vehicles are properly serviced, maintained, and repaired.

  WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

  • High school diploma or G.E.D, and
  • Two years’ experience participating in ministerial work preferred, or
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and
  • A follower of the Christian faith, with Salvationists in good standing preferred.
  • Valid State Driver’s License

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws, regulations, and policies. Duties are usually performed by a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and/or driving a vehicle. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is usually performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures

  and driving a vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic.

  Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Aflac Benefits

  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.

  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.

  To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

  Application Submittal Period: 05/29/2025-06/05/2025

  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

  When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
  
  We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

• About the company

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