Ministry assistant job description
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Ministry assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in ministry assistant job postings.
Sample ministry assistant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with clerical and administrative procedures
- Knowledge of religious doctrine and scripture
Sample required ministry assistant soft skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to adjust to changing schedules
- Good interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ministry assistant job description example 1
The Salvation Army ministry assistant job description
Mission 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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Corps Officer(s), and the different corps departments, in the fulfillment of Army mission and oversee outreach programs in the greater Long Beach area.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
Traditional Programs
+ Assist the Corps Officer in his/her role with regard to regular corps programming.
+ Keep corps rolls current, insuring paper, electronic and database rolls are synchronized and accurately reflect current statistical information.
+ Keep corps member contact information updated and current, ensuring electronic databases and printed records reconcile, and that visitors are moved to Recruits roll when necessary.
+ Ensure all program participants have Release waivers on file yearly, and that contact information is maintained as noted above.
+ Ensure all High Awards are pursued and applied for. Keep records and complete applications for such. These would include, but not limited to, Christian Education and Outreach discipleship programs. This also includes planning review committees.
+ Maintain calendar of events, ensuring invitations and reminders are sent digitally, and that paper copies are made for those without computers.
Outreach
+ Perform routine visitation.
+ Follow-up with visitors to events, whether planned by the Corps.
+ Oversee overnight summer camping program registration and family coordination.
Leadership & Training
+ Supervise all volunteer or staff leaders who assist with the above-mentioned programs and events.
+ Maintain records of all leaders and local officer positions, ensuring warrants and commissions are submitted to DHQ via the Corps Officer.
+ Ensure leaders have adequate supplies for programs and coordinate with office staff for refiling.
+ Attend, promote and assist with Divisional and Territorial events as directed.
Reporting & Other
+ Ensure all necessary statistics for corps programs are compiled by staff and volunteers.
+ Assist with the completion and printing of NSS statistics.
+ Complete reports as needed for submission to DHQ via the Corps Officer.
+ Coordinate any orders or retreats requiring fee collection, ensuring payment from participants.
+ Report all property repairs or damage to the facility manager immediately.
+ Other special events or duties pertaining to the position as assigned.
Communication
+ To enhance communication with the Corps Officers a regular meeting will occur in addition to staff meetings. This will be a time to set goals, discuss ministry progress and other items as deemed necessary. It is expected that Lotus Notes will be utilized to help streamline communication.
Working Conditions
+ Must be in good physical health and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the program.
+ 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 and carry up to 50 lbs.
+ Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
+ Ability to understand written information.
+ Able to physically supervise persons under 18 years of age, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
+ One or more years of experience in Salvation Army programs.
+ Must possess a thorough working knowledge of, and give competent instruction in, Salvation Army doctrine.
+ Must be aware of, implement, and observe all necessary Child Safety (Protecting the Mission) policies.
+ Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
+ Ability to plan, implement and evaluate outreach programs that will be used to draw people to Jesus and consider The Salvation Army as a church home.
+ Ability to work and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
+ Must be able to utilize all necessary office and ministry equipment adequately (i.e. computers, copy machines, video projectors, etc.).
+ Must be able to keep work area organized, have good time management skills and be able to complete necessary reports in a timely manner.
+ Must be a uniform-wearing Salvationist with a good Christian witness.
+ Must be able to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
+ Retain a driver's license, be able to drive Salvation Army vehicles (Class B license preferred) and pass all necessary background checks.
+ Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication (Spanish/English bi-lingual preferred).
+ Ability to work in fast paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
+ Customer service mind set.
+ Can follow business and financial protocols.
+ Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
+ Microsoft Office 365, required.
+ Microsoft Outlook, required.
+ Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
+ Detail oriented.
+ Self-starter.
+ Team player.
+ Critical thinker.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Experience
Required
+ Must Possess A Thorough Working Knowledge of, and Give Competent Instruction In, Salvation Army Doctrine.
+ Must Be A Uniform-Wearing Salvationist.
+ 1 year: Minimum Experience In Salvation Army Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Corps Officer(s), and the different corps departments, in the fulfillment of Army mission and oversee outreach programs in the greater Long Beach area.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
Traditional Programs
+ Assist the Corps Officer in his/her role with regard to regular corps programming.
+ Keep corps rolls current, insuring paper, electronic and database rolls are synchronized and accurately reflect current statistical information.
+ Keep corps member contact information updated and current, ensuring electronic databases and printed records reconcile, and that visitors are moved to Recruits roll when necessary.
+ Ensure all program participants have Release waivers on file yearly, and that contact information is maintained as noted above.
+ Ensure all High Awards are pursued and applied for. Keep records and complete applications for such. These would include, but not limited to, Christian Education and Outreach discipleship programs. This also includes planning review committees.
+ Maintain calendar of events, ensuring invitations and reminders are sent digitally, and that paper copies are made for those without computers.
Outreach
+ Perform routine visitation.
+ Follow-up with visitors to events, whether planned by the Corps.
+ Oversee overnight summer camping program registration and family coordination.
Leadership & Training
+ Supervise all volunteer or staff leaders who assist with the above-mentioned programs and events.
+ Maintain records of all leaders and local officer positions, ensuring warrants and commissions are submitted to DHQ via the Corps Officer.
+ Ensure leaders have adequate supplies for programs and coordinate with office staff for refiling.
+ Attend, promote and assist with Divisional and Territorial events as directed.
Reporting & Other
+ Ensure all necessary statistics for corps programs are compiled by staff and volunteers.
+ Assist with the completion and printing of NSS statistics.
+ Complete reports as needed for submission to DHQ via the Corps Officer.
+ Coordinate any orders or retreats requiring fee collection, ensuring payment from participants.
+ Report all property repairs or damage to the facility manager immediately.
+ Other special events or duties pertaining to the position as assigned.
Communication
+ To enhance communication with the Corps Officers a regular meeting will occur in addition to staff meetings. This will be a time to set goals, discuss ministry progress and other items as deemed necessary. It is expected that Lotus Notes will be utilized to help streamline communication.
Working Conditions
+ Must be in good physical health and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the program.
+ 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 and carry up to 50 lbs.
+ Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
+ Ability to understand written information.
+ Able to physically supervise persons under 18 years of age, if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
+ One or more years of experience in Salvation Army programs.
+ Must possess a thorough working knowledge of, and give competent instruction in, Salvation Army doctrine.
+ Must be aware of, implement, and observe all necessary Child Safety (Protecting the Mission) policies.
+ Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
+ Ability to plan, implement and evaluate outreach programs that will be used to draw people to Jesus and consider The Salvation Army as a church home.
+ Ability to work and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
+ Must be able to utilize all necessary office and ministry equipment adequately (i.e. computers, copy machines, video projectors, etc.).
+ Must be able to keep work area organized, have good time management skills and be able to complete necessary reports in a timely manner.
+ Must be a uniform-wearing Salvationist with a good Christian witness.
+ Must be able to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
+ Retain a driver's license, be able to drive Salvation Army vehicles (Class B license preferred) and pass all necessary background checks.
+ Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication (Spanish/English bi-lingual preferred).
+ Ability to work in fast paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
+ Customer service mind set.
+ Can follow business and financial protocols.
+ Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
+ Microsoft Office 365, required.
+ Microsoft Outlook, required.
+ Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
+ Detail oriented.
+ Self-starter.
+ Team player.
+ Critical thinker.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ Driver's License
Experience
Required
+ Must Possess A Thorough Working Knowledge of, and Give Competent Instruction In, Salvation Army Doctrine.
+ Must Be A Uniform-Wearing Salvationist.
+ 1 year: Minimum Experience In Salvation Army Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024