JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian organization engaging youth and their families through faith, learning, and health-related programs and initiatives. JustLead is an elementary-through-young-adult youth development program, including afterschool and church youth ministries, delivered through a coalition of neighborhood churches and faith-based organizations serving city youth.

The JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator manages all aspects of afterschool and summer program activities for elementary- and middle-school-age young people as part of Emerald Youth's JustLead Ministry. The coordinator recruits children and families to participate, recruits volunteers to support ministry initiatives, and works toward assigned program goals.

Requirements

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and passion for Emerald Youth Foundation's mission.
• Connected to a church community, with a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Clear driving record and ability to obtain a CDL.
• Willingness to drive vans or buses.
• Two to three years of experience organizing and implementing youth programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
• Experience in an urban setting is ideal.
• Education or a related degree is preferred.
• Supervisor or management experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Recruit neighborhood children in grades 1–8 for afterschool and summer programs.
• Help recruit part-time staff and volunteers to work in the program.
• Plan and supervise the implementation of afterschool and summer activities for students in grades 1–8.
• Provide opportunities for individual and group Christian service and youth leadership within the program.
• Provide opportunities for parents to engage with their children, especially in faith-formation activities.
• Host and attend events, including camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other Emerald Youth activities; include parents.
• Support prayer walks for the ministry site, neighborhood, and neighborhood schools.
• Visit participants at school during lunch and outside structured program times, and get to know their families.
• Assist with the Wednesday-night discipleship program during the school year.
• Provide transportation for program activities and other events as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Dental insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Life insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Short-term disability insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Long-term disability insurance paid 100% for the employee.
• Paid vacation leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed