Ministry Placement Program Participant at The Salvation Army
St. Albert, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Pastoral Care, Demonstration, Spiritual Gifts, Humility, Personal Development, Servant Leadership, Evangelism

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:

In a corps setting:

  • Participate in worship and Christian education programs (Sunday school, bible studies, small groups etc.) including planning, leading meetings, preaching, teaching, and supporting others in those roles
  • Participate in and coordinate, as assigned, the development of corps programming, worship arts, music programs, special programming (VBS, day camps, outreaches), character building and leadership training for corps members
  • Represent The Salvation Army at community events including, but not limited to: service clubs, committee participation, school functions, and ministerial associations
  • Participate in and coordinate, as assigned, seasonal programs including Christmas (kettle campaigns, Christmas hamper program, etc.), summer camping ministries and other special events
  • Participate in pastoral and evangelistic ministries, Pastoral Care Council, Ministry Board and Youth and Adult Planning Committees
  • Facility preparation for programming
  • Support Corps/MU fundraising efforts

In a social setting:

  • Participate in various programming activities in direct mission support of clients and those living in residential settings
  • Be introduced to chaplaincy services to better understand the scope and impact of the role with clients and employees
  • As a temporary member of the MU leadership group, participate in leadership meetings to observe and better understand leadership and operational challenges
  • Be exposed to union discussions and preparation of union negotiations (as appropriate)
  • Where possible, shadow each departmental leader in their day-to-day roles
  • Participate in the preparation of the MU accreditation documentation and on-site activities
  • Dedicate themselves to learning the practical skills required of an officer role such as budgeting, leadership, HR, etc.

Participate in the development of MU budgets and strategic planning.
Complete all required reading, reports and learning reflections as outlined in the program.
Ensure that all required site-specific and general TSA training has been completed, along with police and vulnerable sector screenings as required.

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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