Social Justice & City Mission Ministry Intern

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!

At The Salvation Army - Central Territory, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and pay equity. We value all individuals' unique contributions and ensure fair compensation aligned with our core values of integrity and accountability.

Salary and wages:

$15/hour

Social Justice and City Mission Department Mission:

The Center for Social Justice and City Mission has been established for the purpose of making a deeper and more sustainable impact on the lives of suffering people and struggling communities than the mere provision of social services can achieve.

Social Justice and City Mission Internship Program Description:

The Social Justice and City Mission (SJCM) Internship Program is a Central Territory supported Christian leadership development hub, offering paid internships to adults at least 18 years old who are seeking to learn and put into action what it means to lead from a justice-informed lens in a corps (church) and/or community context. The SJCM Interns participate in activities specifically designed to enhance knowledge and skills growth, expand professional networks and support career development. The SJCM Internship is a project of the Social Justice and City Mission Department of Central Territory Headquarters, implemented in partnership with the corps and ministry programs. For Interns who work within a local corps context, the corps officer or designate will serve as the direct report with input and support from the SJCM Team.

It is the expectation that the SJCM Intern be passionate about transforming individual lives and communities with the gospel. The SJCM Intern will provide support to the SJCM Department, a local corps/community and work directly with the SJCM Director and Secretary to nurture their spiritual and personal growth. The SJCM Intern will work flexibly with the SJCM Team and/or local corps officers as the SJCM Department seeks to educate, equip and engage the field to think and lead from a justice-informed lens.

Job Objective:

The Intern will work alongside the Territorial Social Justice and City Mission Secretary and Director to develop and implement programs and strategies that advance The Salvation Army's social justice and city mission initiatives in the Central Territory. This Internship will also provide Interns the opportunity to use their passion and gifts to address current and emerging social issues, including but not limited to human rights, human trafficking, gender equity, immigration, racial justice, xenophobia and Christian community empowerment and development. Finally, this position provides the Intern the opportunity to transform lives in local communities with the power of the gospel.

Outcomes:

By the end of the Internship, the Intern will have gained experience and exposure to:

• The Salvation Army (TSA) Territorial Headquarters departments, programming, policies and organizational culture
• How leading and serving from a justice-informed lens (not only a social services lens) increases the mission-effectiveness of TSA;
• How to work with diverse teams within TSA for greater effectiveness and impact;
• Encounter leaders that will both model and teach how to positively impact marginalized individuals and communities with the power of the gospel;
• Increase knowledge and skills in strategic ideation and development that advance mission through SJCM implementation;
• Apply effective communication skills (written and oral) across a broad network of peers, professionals, and local partners to support learning and professional development; and
• Deepen their understanding of TSA mission and organizational culture.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with educating the Central Territory on TSA's calling toward social justice and city mission
• Have ownership of one or several projects, under the supervision and with the support of the SJCM Secretary/Director, related to preparing the territory to adopt a justice-approach to meeting the mission of TSA, which may include participating in the design and promotion of new campaigns and attending/providing support and training
• Assist with the implementation of ongoing training (i.e., Justice Week, Lunch & Learns, etc.) and the provision of professional and technical support for all social justice initiatives
• Work with SJCM Team to build, maintain and/or enhance social media presence across multiple social media platforms and websites, with a view toward generating sophisticated visuals that communicate clear strategic messages

• Work as a consultant within assigned service location to assess, create, plan, and implement new or existing social justice/city mission focused initiatives
• Under the supervision of the SJCM Team, represent the Central Territory in SJCM events, such as anti-trafficking, restorative justice, town halls, and other events, both within TSA and with outside partners
• Assist in strengthening existing TSA partnerships with outside agencies and faith-based communities and promote multi-stakeholder collaborations

Qualifications:

• Soldier, adherent or individual with a strong spiritual life that is at least 18 years old
• Desire to develop as a servant leader who wants to make an impact with the gospel as one of their primary tools
• Demonstrated ability to produce work of a high quality, in line with professional and ethical standards
• Able to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
• Computer skill proficiency
• Understanding of and commitment to social justice
• Able to work in a team under supervision
• Passion for learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cross-culturally with diverse teams
• Able to think creatively

Salary and wages:

$15/hour

Travel:

Within the USA Central Territory

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met

by an intern to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation

may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical requirements include:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Load and change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment; operate telephone and other electronic communication devices and various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally; Ability to travel throughout the territory via car, train or airplane; Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive; to think logically, critically and visual.
• Ability to envision a project from beginning to end and, to solve complex problems, makes appropriate judgments and decisions.

Working Conditions:

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