Territorial Spiritual Life Resource Specialist

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Central Territory Headquarters LI

The Salvation Army Mission:

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 Objective:

The Territorial Spiritual Life Resource Specialist will support ministry initiatives of two departments, the Territorial Spiritual Life Development (SLD) and Corps and Community Mission (CACM).

Compensation Range: $30.61 to $36.01/hourly, based on experience.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

For both departments, this position will be responsible for

• Researching and/or creating helpful content (i.e., manual, pamphlets, digital, videos) for ministry materials, tools and resources for corps use. Projects may range from soldiership training, discipleship materials, worship series, evangelism tools, local officer training, altar ministry, spiritual development, etc.
• Contributing to the departments' websites and other social media platforms.
  
  
  
  • Share resources created by respective departments
  • Promote upcoming events
  
  
  
  
• May be asked to facilitate and/or present presentations/workshops
• Minimal administrative tasks for the SLD Secretary, such as fielding phone calls, scheduling events, managing the shared department mailbox, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors' degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Worship Studies, Christian Leadership and Management, Church Ministry, Spiritual Life Development, Evangelism Theological Studies, or a related field; or commissioned from The Salvation Army College for Officers' Training.
• Successful use of social media platforms to increase online presence and awareness of a program, group, ministry, etc.
• Experience in research and development of ministry resources and materials.
• Salvation Army soldier preferred.

OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and problem solve.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to type and enter data.
• Experience writing copy for social media and/or websites.
• Microsoft Office Products (Word, Publisher, Excel and Power Point).
• Ability to use Canva and Adobe software.
• Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge of content creation for a variety of social media platforms.

Knowledge:

• The Salvation Army doctrines, mission, and philosophy.
• Christian theology.

Abilities:

• Research, create, develop, promote, and coordinate new program materials which support departments and comply with Salvation Army doctrines.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Travel:

Occasional travel, possibly overnight (approximately three times per year), may be necessary for territorial, divisional and corps events to support the departments.

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 made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Limited amounts of physical effort along with good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require occasional weekend and evening work.