Spanish Ministry Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: SPANISH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME / NON-EXEMPT
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: CORPS OFFICER

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position subscribes to, adheres to, and shares the Doctrines, Mission, and Positions of The Salvation Army. Serves the Corps by assisting the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, administrating, monitoring, evaluating, and developing the day-to-day operations of the Corps; Develops and leads programs; participates with adult programming & supports youth programming outreach. Support as needed during the seasonal programs such as Day Camp, Christmas efforts, Vacation Bible School and the arrangements of such events.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience in ministry role preferred
* Bilingual required- English and Spanish
* Must be 21 or more years of age and possess a valid Washington Driver's License and pass Salvation Army driving requirements
* Experience with Microsoft Office applications, word, & excel
* Experience with church leadership & and community outreach
* Experience participating in Fieldwork and/or internships with churches to gain hands-on experience in ministry roles
* Experience with preaching, counseling, spiritual formation and ethics in ministry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Ability to work & support all people including youth, adults & seniors
* Able to create unique ministry resources such as Bible studies & prepare and deliver sermons
* Maintain appropriate confidentiality
* Be creative and enjoy working with a mission driven, results-driven and community-oriented environment
* Team player
* Detail oriented
* Take initiative
* Successfully complete TSA child safety training - PTM and adhere with mandatory reporting laws for both vulnerable children and adults
* Pass TSA driving requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assists Corp Officer in developing, leading and/or supporting Salvation Army evangelical mission programs and ministries in the corps; plans, develops and coordinates bridging events between Corps and Social Services and persons served in mission, clubs, centers, schools, shelters, etc.
* Assists in the promotion of Corps growth and growth in Army programs and services in the community.
* Support in the planning and coordination of special events and programming.
* Attend and support staff meetings.
* Lead Bible studies and prepare and deliver sermons in both English and Spanish languages.
* Provide Transportation as needed for adult and youth programming.
* Working hours vary depending on programming & needs.
* Responsible to lead church services, Bible study and weekday programming in the Spanish language

* Drive program and church participants to events; may be required to drive on errands and for supplies.
* Support all other job-related needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* 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 use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
* Ability to operate telephone.
* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
* Ability to lift 20 lbs.
* Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
* Ability to understand written information.
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must be 21 yrs of age or older.

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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated without noise, dust, dirt and similar.

Work Schedule / Location:
Monday through Friday; 40 hours per week, in-person at The Salvation Army Yakima Corps. Weekly hours may vary to oversee program events with then adjusting the workweek.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.