JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

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 Foundation’s JustLead Ministry. The coordinator recruits children and families to participate, recruits volunteers and part-time staff to support ministry initiatives, and works toward assigned program goals.

JustLead is an elementary-through-young-adult youth development program that includes afterschool and church youth ministries. It is implemented through a coalition of neighborhood churches and faith-based organizations serving city youth. Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian organization working toward a vision in which every child in every Knoxville neighborhood has the opportunity for a full life, and engages 3,000 youth and their families through faith-, learning-, and health-related programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for Emerald Youth Foundation’s mission.
• Connected to a church community and possesses 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 afterschool and summer activities for children 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 such as camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other Emerald Youth activities, including events with parents, as directed.
• 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