JustLead Ministry Director

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

JustLead is a youth leadership program of EY implemented through a coalition of neighborhood churches and faith-based organizations serving urban youth. The after-school component for elementary, middle, and high school students includes Bible study, tutoring, homework help, health/fitness/nutrition instruction, field trips, service learning opportunities, and job and college readiness activities.

Requirements

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for the mission of Emerald Youth Foundation; connected to a church community; possesses a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Ministry or related field.
• Experience managing people.
• 3-5 years of experience developing, refining, evaluating and/or sustaining programming.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to achieve results under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good driving record.
• Ability and willingness to obtain CDL with P endorsement and drive large vehicles/buses.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing youth-focused faith, academic, and/or sports programs – preferably in an urban setting.
• Experience in managing pastoral and congregation relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage church partners and help connect churches to young people and their families.
• Recruit neighborhood youth, staff, and volunteers.
• Approve Afterschool/Summer program plans; supervise Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator.
• Implement a Wednesday night worship ministry; supervise Youth Ministry Coordinator.
• Develop neighborhood youth recruitment plan; direct and participate in implementation.
• Organize and lead participants in individual and group Christian service opportunities inside and outside the local community.
• Host and attend events with participants such as camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other EY activities (include parents).
• Organize and participate in prayer walks for the ministry site, neighborhood, and neighborhood schools.
• Visit participants at school during lunch, outside of structured program times, and get to know their families.
• Grow existing and develop new neighborhood/community relationships.
• Provide transportation for program and other events as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance paid 100% for employee.
• Voluntary benefits available for family members
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager