Program Manager, Teen Haven (Male)

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for managing programs at Teen Haven and helping create a safe, fun, and loving environment for youth in the City of Lancaster. The role focuses on developing intentional relationships with youth through evangelism, whole-life discipleship, and leadership development, and participating in the development and management of Teen Haven programs. The position includes teaching, praying with students, giving talks, leading Bible studies, discussions, and activities, and sharing the Gospel in words and by example. Activities may be gender- or age-specific or mixed. The Program Manager interacts with parents to further the wellbeing of Teen Haven youth and their families, recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers as requested by the Teen Haven director, and helps represent Teen Haven among donors and community partners. The employee coordinates with Teen Haven and Water Street Mission staff to identify, report, and respond appropriately to potential threats to youth safety and wellbeing, and may perform other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. From September through May, hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; from June through August, hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some evening and weekend availability is required. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager. Water Street Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry. Staff must be willing to sign the Mission Statement of Faith, be a current member or regular attendee of a local church, and fully support the Mission’s core values and ministry philosophy. Employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in ministry activities, subscribe to the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed, and adhere to the Employee Handbook.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in human services or ministry; urban youth ministry experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to complete Water Street Mission-required 15-passenger-van training.
Willingness to sign the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith.
Current membership or regular attendance at a local church.
Ability to fully support Water Street Mission core values and ministry philosophy.
Personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Ability and willingness to share the Gospel and participate in Water Street Mission ministry activities.
Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urban youth ministry.

Responsibilities

Develop intentional relationships with youth in the City of Lancaster, focusing on evangelism, whole-life discipleship, and leadership development.
Participate in the development and management of Teen Haven programs.
Teach, pray with students, give talks, lead Bible studies and discussions, and lead activities.
Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in words and by example.
Interact with parents to support the wellbeing of Teen Haven youth and their families.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers as requested by the Teen Haven director.
Assist in representing Teen Haven among donors and community partners.
Create a safe, fun, and loving environment.
Coordinate with Teen Haven and Water Street Mission staff to identify, report, and respond appropriately to potential threats to youth safety and wellbeing.
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow Water Street Mission staff in Christian community and encourage restoration in coworkers and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.