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Overview

The Salvation Army’sRay & Joan Kroc Community Centeris hiring aCorps Ministry Associateand offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time

• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)

• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance

• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

  Location : 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

  Pay Range : $20 per hour

  20 hours per week

  The Ministry Associate will serve as support to the Corps Officer with the responsibility to assist in the overall leadership of programs, events, and activities at the Boston Kroc Corps. This ministry requires a commitment to love young people and to lead them in spiritual growth.

  Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

  Work Experience

• Prior work/volunteering experience with Salvation Army programming preferred

• Prior work experience with children in a recreational and/or educational setting

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Must uphold Biblical standards in personal and professional life

• Must have strong communication and organizational skills

• Must be responsible, accountable, respectful, positive role model

• Must possess a willingness to drive a 12-Passenger van

• Must be 21+ years of age

• Ability to read and write effectively in English; follow written instructions, adhere to policy and procedure of The Salvation Army

• Receive the public on behalf of the Salvation Army and assist by directing them to appropriate areas.

• Ability to maintain the highest standard of professionalism and confidentiality during and after employment, in all matters.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required

• Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian-Creole is a plus, but not a requirement

  Physical Requirements

  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

  Requirements include:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.

• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

• Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment

• Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.

• Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

• Ability to travel throughout the Division.

• Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.

• Ability to think logically and critically.

• Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.

• Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions

  Duties and Responsibilities

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, daily devotions, etc.

• Responsible for being involved in ALL CORPS PROGRAMS, in a leadership, support or advisory capacity to foster their development.

• Responsible for assisting with driving responsibilities, as necessitated by Corps Program Schedule

• Responsible for assisting with basic maintenance and cleanliness of program space

• Attend and contribute to all General Staff & Ministry Team Meetings.

• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff.

• To assist with the oversight of all program schedule activities, special events, building security, etc.

• To train or mentor youth for occupational endeavors and foster leadership whenever possible.

• To assist with the organization of fundraisers assisting in funding the overall Corps Ministry.

• To provide safety procedures for all participants (Plan of Action) must know evacuation plan and procedure, should have a contingency plan in case of need

• To provide a suitable atmosphere throughout the Corps, that is in line with Army standards and encourages moderation in behavior, language, etc.

• To bring to the attention of the Corps Officers any problems and/or needs of the Corps and must keep the Corps Officers informed about activities and prospective ministry opportunities, from the membership.

• Work with the Advisory Council, Corps Council and members of the church congregation in the promotion of the Mission of The Salvation Army as directed

• Assist for coordinating Special Events calendar for the Boston Kroc Corps

• Responsible for assisting with Christmas Fundraising Efforts

• Perform other related duties as assigned

  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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

  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.

Job LocationsUS-MA-Dorchester

Job ID 2025-13761

Category Ministry

Type Regular Part-Time