POSITION TITLE: Family Outreach & Ministry Worker / Bookkeeper
OUTCOMES
This position’s dual responsibilities will lie within the ministry realm of development, implementation and bridging of typical corps activities/participants with participants of social services and community programming/contacts-and to balance that with basic bookkeeping activity working with our DHQ accounting dept.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Family Outreach & Ministry
- Develop and work, in conjunction with other Corps Youth and Family Ministry leaders, to provide leadership and direction for corps youth activities.
- Responsible to maintain an atmosphere where opportunities for evangelism, spiritual growth and development occur for participants.
- Plan, direct and supervise youth and family events/programs.
- Implement activities that will promote fellowship, fun, spiritual growth and interaction in a Christian atmosphere between corps members and social service/community participants.
- In conjunction with Corps Officers, ensure that strategy exists to recruit, train, evaluate and encourage teachers and volunteers for youth and family corps program leadership positions.
- As a part of the ministry team, provide leadership in:
- Development and implementation strategies for reaching out to unsaved/unchurched families within the corps service area (i.e. evangelistic campaigns, festivals, outreach events, etc).
- Development and implementation of Community Care Ministry programming and events (i.e. nursing home visitation, healthcare community fairs, back-to-school celebrations, seasonal and year-round efforts, etc.).
- Development and leadership of music programming.
- Attend designated Corps meetings; which include Sunday services, midweek services, special corps events and youth events on a regular basis/as assigned.
- Maintain clear constant communication with corps members/program participants via newsletters, bulletins, informational flyers, calendar postings, phone calls, emails, social media, etc.
- Manage statistical information and prepare all reporting required by the Corps and Division.
- Assist with transportation to and from regular programming for corps members/program participant, as needed.
- Assist Corps Officers during fundraising efforts
Bookkeeping
- The bookkeeping responsibilities include processing of invoices, bank deposits, credit card processing, processing donor letters, bank statements, daily reports as requested by the finance department.
- Christmas Payroll for Seasonal Employees, and tracking kettle income.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision of the Corps Officer with some freedom to plan, schedule and carry out responsibilities within established policies and guidelines.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
- College degree in applied ministry, or related field; or the equivalent in education and field work experience.
- Minimum two-year experience with youth/family ministry-related work; recent college graduates will be considered if highly recommended with proven abilities appropriate for the position.
COMPETENCIES
- Familiarity with working within a computer-based work environment and an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft-based applications/word processing.
- Valid IL Drivers’ License and ability to clear Chesterfield MVR record requirements.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in working within a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
- Uses diplomacy and good judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
- An attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
- An ability to work with confidential material.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is required to do moderate to heavy physical work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment, PC, operation of passenger vehicles and activities with youth/family activities. The work environment for this position includes a corps/community center environment with moderate to high noise levels.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT
This position has an essential role in fulfilling the full mission of The Salvation Army. Because of the integral nature of this responsibility, active/consistent involvement in the Aurora Salvation Army Corps is required. Membership is preferred.
COMPENSATION
Regular Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Qualified candidates please submit a resume to: Rich_Forney@usc.salvationarmy.org
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Applicants with disabilities may contact us at (773)725-1100 or METHR@usc.salvationarmy.org for additional information or assistance with the application process.
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