Go Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY:

Support The GO Year of Discipleship in a position that combines day-to-day leadership of program events and activities with intentional, Christ-centered mentorship of GO Year students.

The Experiences Coordinator will focus on shaping and enhancing all vocational experiences for all GO Year students. This includes assisting the Director of The GO Year, and working alongside other GO Year leadership, in the planning, communication, and execution of all off-site experiences within The GO Year of Discipleship.

The Experiences Coordinator will also assist in collectively guiding and discipling a cohort of 40 students throughout the full 12-month experience, fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and personal development among students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with The GO Year Director and the Admissions Coordinator in the planning of some experiences, and the implementation and execution of all off-site excursions.
• Assist in the planning and execution of logistical preparations for all off-site excursions, including but not limited to:
  • Vehicle prep
  • Supplies prep and loading
  • Pre-departure check lists
  • Post-trip shut down and vehicle cleanliness check list
  • Itinerary finalization and communication
• Coordinate with department leaders and staff across Forest Home to facilitate logistics or shared resources
• Assist the Director of The GO Year and the Admissions Coordinator with all pre-trip communication with vendors and/or partners
• Provide consistent, day-to-day mentorship and discipleship to GO Year students
• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with each assigned student (approximately 10 students of the same gender)
• Lead weekly small group devotionals utilizing pre-determined discipleship curriculum
• Monitor and support the spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being of assigned students
• Submit weekly reports to the GO Year Director regarding the spiritual, mental, and physical health of each student under their care
• Maintain a personal rhythm of daily Bible study, remaining aligned with the GO Year students' reading plan and spiritual disciplines
• Actively engage in recruiting efforts as lead by the GO Year Director and Admissions Coordinator
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 18 years old
• Previous experience leading and/or mentoring college-aged individuals (ages 18-22)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with individuals across a wide range of temperaments and personalities
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly collaborative environment, including shared leadership dynamics; at times leading and at times following
• Has experienced living in, or has exposure to, a college dorm-style environment, with the ability to speak into shared living dynamics, conflict resolution, and interpersonal situations
• Must obtain Food Handlers Card from San Bernardino County (Forest Home will provide training and cover fees)

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
• Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both over the phone and in person
• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
• Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities
• Regular, timely attendance
• Signed statement of faith
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Self-starter who is motivated to support department operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff and vendors
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position provides spiritual leadership, mentorship, and oversight to students participating in The GO Year of Discipleship. The role carries primary leadership responsibility within assigned areas of focus, while also engaging in shared leadership alongside other GO Year leadership to foster a unified, Christ-centered community and program experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate retail machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.
FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home's at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES:

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful nature

Love (I Corinthians 13)

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
• Be respectful to others
• Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
• Seek to put others' needs above your own
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
• Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
• Do the right thing, even when others are not present
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
• Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
• Request and receive training
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations
• Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

• Seek first to understand before being understood
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
• Play and appreciate "campy" fun
• Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

• Dream Big
• Proactively seek solutions
• Think outside the box
• Dream, plan and execute new ideas
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26