Job Description

Position: Christian Education Coordinator

Department: Divisional Youth Department

Availability of Position: Immediately

Schedule: Full time; 40 hours

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Divisional Youth Secretary (DYS) and Divisional Candidate Secretary; Indirectly: Divisional Program Secretary

Salary or Salary Grade: 11, Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

of Position: Christian Education and Joy Staff Coordinator, assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of Christian education ministries for youth throughout the Pendel Division of The Salvation Army. The position provides year-round divisional youth leadership support and assumes expanded leadership, supervisory, and programmatic responsibilities during Camp Summer season.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be an active Salvationist in The Salvation Army
• Must have an understanding, appreciation for and support of the mission of The Salvation Army
• Must be a Christian familiar with the principles of Christian living found in the New Testament and seeking God’s guidance for help in his/her daily walk.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in a related field.
• Possess and maintain up-to-date training in Youth Mental Health and First Aid.
• Must have a strong desire to work with children and youth.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must relocate to camp during the summer.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must have a willingness to travel when necessary.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

No phone calls please

Released by the Human Resources Department on 4/2/26

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requisition No. 2592

The Salvation Army’s 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