JustLead Ministry Director

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

6d • 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. The JustLead Ministry Director will manage the afterschool and church youth ministry in assigned neighborhood, focused on the discipleship of young people.

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

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: Mid Level