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Description LOCATION: Renton Corps POSITION TITLE: Corps Assistant/Program Specialist REPORTS TO: Corps Officer STATUS: Full-time/Non-Exempt Compensation: $27.00 per hour (DOE) 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. FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: The Corps Assistant/Program Specialist position will assist and support all Cathedral City Corps Community Center activities. As directed, provide spiritual leadership and operational management to maintain The Salvation Army programs, members, and services of the Corps. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: A college degree in a related field is preferred Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required Minimum three (3) years Corps experience required Must be able to read, write, and communicate well in English Bilingual in English/Spanish, helpful. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED): Must be an active soldier of The Salvation Army and be able to wear a Salvation Army uniform while on duty. Must be committed to The Salvation Army's Christian mission and ministry. Must know about Salvation Army Music and can read, instruct, and lead music programs including, but not limited to, Songsters, Singing Company, brass bands, Sunday Worship, and music elective programs. Detail oriented Self-starter Team player Vigorous use of the English language in verbal and written communication Excellent telephone skills Ability and willingness to keep information confidential Must have a valid WA Driver's license and insured transportation. Provide copies to the Corps Officer. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have or obtain a class "B" Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement within the first 90 days of employment. SOFTWARE RELATED SKILLS: Microsoft Word and Excel required Microsoft PowerPoint, Sharefaith, streaming platforms Outlook, helpful Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct Salvation Army religious services, including but not limited to Sunday School, Holiness Meetings, Salvation Meetings, Mid-week Prayer Meetings & Bible Studies, and Open-Air Meetings, Corps Council Meetings Direct and conduct group and community meetings, including but not limited to Youth Corps Meetings, including the following, but not limited to YPL (Teen Nights), Music Electives, and other music activities (SAY Club - AC Explorers, AC Rangers, Sunbeams, Girl Guards), Corps Cadets, and Vacation Bible School, Senior Citizens Programs, Community Care Ministries, Advisory Organization Meetings, Men's and or Women's Fellowship, Corps Council Meetings and Social Services. Assist in the management of programs and their successful operations, which includes but is not limited to Overseeing afterschool programs and staff, assisting SAY Sports and Veterans Easy Access Program, Pastoring the soldiers, friends, and interested community members, and visiting appropriately those of the Corps and community in their homes as well as shut-ins, driving for programs both transporting corps members and seasonal workers and picking up donations, and ordering and purchasing materials, and with seasonal operations. Assist in managing programs and their successful operations, including but not limited to business matters affecting and relating directly to the assigned Corps, maintaining the fiscal integrity of the posted Corps, including complete and proper record keeping and security. Ensure high stewardship standards of funds, prope