Salvationarmytucson
Territorial Youth Program Specialist
Salvationarmytucson, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States, 90275
Job Category : Ministries & Related Programs/Youth ProgramsRequisition Number : TERRI017628Apply nowPosted: October 16, 2024Full-TimeOn-siteSalary: $90,000 USD per yearLocations
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DEPARTMENT: YOUTHPOSITION TITLE: TERRITORIAL YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALISTSTATUS: EXEMPT - Full timeMISSION STATEMENT: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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:A 4yr college degree in ministry or related field, or 5 years of equivalent life/work experience.Extensive knowledge of and experience with Salvation Army youth and young adult ministries and programs.Personal experience with Salvation Army event planning, execution and follow up.Deep knowledge of and experience with leadership development and training in youth and young adult ministry.An active uniformed Salvationist who follows Salvation Army doctrines, theology and practices.Extensive knowledge and experience in Salvation Army Camping programs.Ability and experience in teaching, preaching and creating dynamic and innovative presentations for youth, young adults and youth leaders.Proven experience keeping abreast with cultural changes, challenges, and effective youth ministry strategies.Demonstrated a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign, Web based applications.Extensive expertise and proven experience in utilizing and developing social media for ministry.Demonstrated advanced skills with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other online social media tools.SCOPE OF POSITION:The Territorial Youth Program Specialist (YPS) is an active and productive member of the Youth Department who is well versed in Salvation Army youth and young adult ministries and programs. The YPS will be responsible for helping champion youth and young adult ministry throughout the territory, and assist in the planning, execution and follow up on youth, young adult retreats, and youth leader training events. In addition, the YPS will be responsible for helping promote, implement and support Salvation Army National Programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:A. DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES
Assist the TYS in coordinating bi-weekly youth department staff meetings.Assist TYS with the territorial youth department budget planning and the provision of monthly reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Program.Provide creative expertise and planning in all areas of Salvation Army youth programming and events.Encourage the development of core Salvation Army youth and young adult programming throughout the territory.Lead the planning, promotion and execution of the Territorial Youth Leaders Conference every other year.Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of all territorial youth events such as Anthem, the Territorial Youth Leaders Conference, Divisional Youth Leaders Conference and other events.Monitor and research statistics for all youth and young adult programming across the territory.Assist the TYS in preparing reports and recommendations on youth programming for territorial leadership.Maintain current and up-to-date records and files for related responsibilities.Research and report on cultural change, ministry trends and latest effective ministry strategies.Conduct the normal handling of correspondence and office management as related to the primary responsibilities.Represent the department and territory at various assigned seminars and conferences as assigned.Serve on territorial and national committees as appointed.Support, attend and participate in Divisional Youth Retreats and/or young adult as requested.B. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Promote, recruit and process candidates for the FORGED youth leadership training program in partnership with Asbury University.Responsible for exploring topics and creating content for the “Learning To Love” series of leadership training with TYS’ approval.Responsible for the development, coordination and promotion of leadership training material and events for young adults and teens for use both online and in person.Write, edit and produce Salvation Army leadership training and program materials for use by Salvation Army leaders at corps, divisional or territorial level.Assist the TYS in the coordination, promotion, and organization of territorial and regional youth leadership training events.Promote young adult and teenage ministries throughout the territory.C. RESIDENTIAL CAMPING MINISTRY
Serve as a leader and advocate for all Salvation Army Camping programs.Help promote, recruit and process candidates for the PASSAGE camp leadership development program in corporation with camp directors and divisional leadership.Provide guidance, training, support and create program materials for divisional camp ministries and programs.Coordinate, develop, and maintain a Territorial Camping Standards Manual.Responsible for the development, coordination and promotion of camp orientation and leadership training material.Develop, resource, promote and provide training for effective camper follow up programs, helping Corps connect with campers from their communities.Oversee and promote the partnership with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program to help families connect with camp.Lead the promotion of summer camp staff hiring with Camp America and other recruitment opportunities.D. COMMUNICATIONS
Oversee the production of youth media, including project management.Provide innovative leadership in the use of online social media tools for programming and training, including exploration of digital learning platforms for youth ministry and leadership training.Develop and expand a “Youth Programs and Resources” database and storage for program materials and resources.Responsible for the development and expansion of the Youth Department's websites under the “Saynetwork” family.Responsible for the development and expansion of the Youth Department’s external social communication including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.E. PODCAST
Create and produce youth department podcast.Create and manage podcast calendar.Archive podcast seasons on www.sayconnect.com.Market and distribute episodes to the divisions and territory through all available channels.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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 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.Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.Ability to operate telephone.Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).Ability to access and produce information from a computer.Ability to understand written information.REPORTS TO: TERRITORIAL YOUTH SECRETARYTravel Required
Yes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Showing 1 locationTravel Required: YesDescription
DEPARTMENT: YOUTHPOSITION TITLE: TERRITORIAL YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALISTSTATUS: EXEMPT - Full timeMISSION STATEMENT: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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:A 4yr college degree in ministry or related field, or 5 years of equivalent life/work experience.Extensive knowledge of and experience with Salvation Army youth and young adult ministries and programs.Personal experience with Salvation Army event planning, execution and follow up.Deep knowledge of and experience with leadership development and training in youth and young adult ministry.An active uniformed Salvationist who follows Salvation Army doctrines, theology and practices.Extensive knowledge and experience in Salvation Army Camping programs.Ability and experience in teaching, preaching and creating dynamic and innovative presentations for youth, young adults and youth leaders.Proven experience keeping abreast with cultural changes, challenges, and effective youth ministry strategies.Demonstrated a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, InDesign, Web based applications.Extensive expertise and proven experience in utilizing and developing social media for ministry.Demonstrated advanced skills with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other online social media tools.SCOPE OF POSITION:The Territorial Youth Program Specialist (YPS) is an active and productive member of the Youth Department who is well versed in Salvation Army youth and young adult ministries and programs. The YPS will be responsible for helping champion youth and young adult ministry throughout the territory, and assist in the planning, execution and follow up on youth, young adult retreats, and youth leader training events. In addition, the YPS will be responsible for helping promote, implement and support Salvation Army National Programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:A. DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES
Assist the TYS in coordinating bi-weekly youth department staff meetings.Assist TYS with the territorial youth department budget planning and the provision of monthly reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Program.Provide creative expertise and planning in all areas of Salvation Army youth programming and events.Encourage the development of core Salvation Army youth and young adult programming throughout the territory.Lead the planning, promotion and execution of the Territorial Youth Leaders Conference every other year.Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of all territorial youth events such as Anthem, the Territorial Youth Leaders Conference, Divisional Youth Leaders Conference and other events.Monitor and research statistics for all youth and young adult programming across the territory.Assist the TYS in preparing reports and recommendations on youth programming for territorial leadership.Maintain current and up-to-date records and files for related responsibilities.Research and report on cultural change, ministry trends and latest effective ministry strategies.Conduct the normal handling of correspondence and office management as related to the primary responsibilities.Represent the department and territory at various assigned seminars and conferences as assigned.Serve on territorial and national committees as appointed.Support, attend and participate in Divisional Youth Retreats and/or young adult as requested.B. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Promote, recruit and process candidates for the FORGED youth leadership training program in partnership with Asbury University.Responsible for exploring topics and creating content for the “Learning To Love” series of leadership training with TYS’ approval.Responsible for the development, coordination and promotion of leadership training material and events for young adults and teens for use both online and in person.Write, edit and produce Salvation Army leadership training and program materials for use by Salvation Army leaders at corps, divisional or territorial level.Assist the TYS in the coordination, promotion, and organization of territorial and regional youth leadership training events.Promote young adult and teenage ministries throughout the territory.C. RESIDENTIAL CAMPING MINISTRY
Serve as a leader and advocate for all Salvation Army Camping programs.Help promote, recruit and process candidates for the PASSAGE camp leadership development program in corporation with camp directors and divisional leadership.Provide guidance, training, support and create program materials for divisional camp ministries and programs.Coordinate, develop, and maintain a Territorial Camping Standards Manual.Responsible for the development, coordination and promotion of camp orientation and leadership training material.Develop, resource, promote and provide training for effective camper follow up programs, helping Corps connect with campers from their communities.Oversee and promote the partnership with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program to help families connect with camp.Lead the promotion of summer camp staff hiring with Camp America and other recruitment opportunities.D. COMMUNICATIONS
Oversee the production of youth media, including project management.Provide innovative leadership in the use of online social media tools for programming and training, including exploration of digital learning platforms for youth ministry and leadership training.Develop and expand a “Youth Programs and Resources” database and storage for program materials and resources.Responsible for the development and expansion of the Youth Department's websites under the “Saynetwork” family.Responsible for the development and expansion of the Youth Department’s external social communication including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.E. PODCAST
Create and produce youth department podcast.Create and manage podcast calendar.Archive podcast seasons on www.sayconnect.com.Market and distribute episodes to the divisions and territory through all available channels.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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 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.Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.Ability to operate telephone.Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).Ability to access and produce information from a computer.Ability to understand written information.REPORTS TO: TERRITORIAL YOUTH SECRETARYTravel Required
Yes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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