Youth Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Mesa, AZ

STATUS : FT / 40hrs / wk /

SCHEDULE : Flex to meet program needs

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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Youth Program Director, under the Corps Officer(s), is responsible for organizing impactful programs and activities for children, youth, and young adults at the Corps. This role focuses on planning, delivering, and achieving outcomes such as increased attendance and engagement, including recruiting from the community. Success relies on collaboration with Corps and Local Officers to support essential youth ministry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Professional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required. A college degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred) or a youth leadership program certificate is also acceptable. Equivalent life experience may be considered to meet this requirement.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required, and a clean driving record must be maintained.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and a Child Safety Background Check.
• Must attend The Salvation Army church. Being a Salvationist, Soldier, or adherent is preferred.

Professional Skills and Abilities

Commitment to Mission and Standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach

Discipleship

Leadership

Music

Seasonal

Programming

Additional Duties

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 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.