Youth Production Specialist

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world? At the Salvation Army, we are on a mission to provide hope, relief, and support to those in need, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. As a part of our compassionate community, you will have the opportunity to transform lives and inspire positive change every single day. Whether you're driven by a desire to help the homeless, feed the needy, support disaster relief efforts, or work for our Central Territory Headquarters in finance, the arts or fundraising the Salvation Army offers a diverse range of opportunities where your skills and commitment can shine. Where every job is more than just a role-it's a calling to make a tangible impact in our communities. If you are looking for a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and desire to make the world a better place, explore the opportunities at the Salvation Army. Together, we can create a brighter future for those who need it most!

Job Objective:

This position will be responsible for independently designing, planning, implementing, and managing special event projects, while maintaining daily operations for the Territorial Youth department. These responsibilities include the daily upkeep and data entry of Department databases and provide direct assistance to the TYS and ATYS on special projects and provide department clerical and production support. The ideal candidate will have thorough understanding of youth culture, experience in youth event production, and innovative ideas utilizing forms of media for communicating with leaders and young people.

Essential Functions:

• Create concepts, sample layouts, social media for promotion of publication of materials, curriculum, for youth leadership development, discipleship, community outreach, Salvation Army Outdoor Education, SA Gaming, and other youth ministry resources available to the Central Territory.
• Use marketing strategies to help promote and distribute literature and other materials related to youth development and various youth initiatives.
• Assist Youth Communication specialist in producing, directing, and editing creative videos for use of Central Youth Network and other social media channels.
• Produce video recordings of all youth department trainings, podcasts, webcasting, and web blogging, including DYLC, CBLI, Regeneration, ReFuel, and other Youth initiatives.
• Responsible for content creation for monthly Central Youth Network newsletters to support overall youth emphasis, initiatives, and programmatic strategies.
• Design and production of youth department promotional materials.
• Coordinate resources for organization, storage, and effective retrieval processes for media assets such as photos, music, videos, and other media content.
• Assist Youth Communication specialists in reviewing and collaborating with program departments to assure maintenance of web-based content - visual assets, links, and copy are up to date with current events.
• Collect, analyze, and provide key communication platforms to help guide future strategic decisions in connecting to youth and leaders. Communicate/Confer with Divisional youth departments, or non-Army youth ministry specialists as directed by Territorial Youth Secretary to acquire and disseminate information which will directly affect the youth ministries within a local, regional, territorial, or national scope.
• Distribute correspondence and prepare communications for staff and the Territorial Cabinet from the Youth Department.
• Coordinate travel and program itineraries from Youth Department events.
• Manage inventory and payments for special events and training sessions.
• Process financial records and maintain databases for registrations and housing.
• Collaborate on projects with staff.
• Design and implement office procedures.
• Oversee volunteer management for events.
• Work with IT to develop reporting applications and compiling divisional reports on youth activities.

Other Responsibilities

Central Bible and Leadership Institute - Plan, coordinate, attend and supervise track databases for youth attending the event, as assigned by the Territorial Youth Secretary. Coordinate and supervise youth office. Supply program assistance to track leaders.

Territorial Refuel Seminar - Plan, coordinate, attend and supervise department office. Present seminars, teach classes and participate as assigned by the Territorial Youth Secretary.

Regeneration - Plan, coordinate, attend and supervise department office. Present seminars, teach classes and participate as assigned by the Territorial Youth Secretary.

Divisional Youth Leaders Seminar - Present training, prepare and distribute appropriate reports, analysis, forms and resources for the DYL. Divisional Youth Councils, Rallies, Camps and Corps Visits - Participate as assigned or invited, as a representative of the THQ Youth Department. Involvement will include participation in the leadership team, class instruction, support and encouragement of leaders and direct ministry to youth.

Other Territorial Events - Participate as assigned.

Summer Camp Visits - Provide leadership and support to Divisional Youth Leaders and their summer camps upon request.

Territorial Youth Department - Work with other department staff members as needed. Assist the department head by performing special projects as requested. Perform other related work as required.

Education and Experience:

• Two years of college and experience in a related field. (Business, Non-profit)
• Experience in organizing and management of department with more than two employees with at least on year working in The Salvation Army preferred.
• Active Salvation Army soldier in good standing at their local corps 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 type and enter data
• Microsoft Office Products (Word, Access, Excel and Power Point)
• Windows XP
• Lotus Approach (Database)
• Lotus Notes and E-Mail
• Microsoft Publisher
• Internet / World Wide Web

Knowledge:

• The Salvation Army doctrines, mission, and philosophy
• Christian theology
• Physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual characteristics of youth between the ages of 12 and 18
• Principles and practices of Christian education and program development
• Leadership experience in the BOLD for Corps Cadet program
• Leadership experience in junior and senior high youth ministry

Abilities:

• Research, create, develop, promote, and coordinate new program materials for youth Christian Education
• Research, create, compose, and interpret Christian Education materials and determine compliance of resources with Salvation Army doctrines
• Research, interpret, integrate and summarize data and correct or determine any cause of discrepancy
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction
• Perform mathematical calculations, accounting principles, and statistical analysis
• Be able to exert mental/visual effort required due to sustained periods of concentration, working under pressure of deadlines and continual interruptions from staff requiring assistance

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Financial Accountability:

This position requires preparing and managing those portions of the youth department budget related to youth Christian Education programs expenses to ensure compliance with budget constraints, in cooperation with the Territorial Youth Secretary.

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 required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects and materials up to 25 pounds, along with good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.

Travel:

Will travel away from home for a variety of training events, rallies, camps, youth councils, national committees, and one-on-one mentoring meetings throughout the territory.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Consultation is required in various settings throughout the territory, including corps, community centers, divisional headquarters offices, residential camps and conference centers. There will be periods of exposure to heat, sun and other weather extremes.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.