JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Join a team that is passionately committed to a vision for Knoxville’s youth that ensures every child in every neighborhood has the opportunity for a full life. (John 10:10) Supporting this vision, Emerald Youth Foundation, a Christian organization, is engaging 3,000 youth and their families with faith, learning, and health related programs and initiatives. 

BENEFITS:  

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

PROGRAM SUMMARY: 

JustLead is an elementary through young adult youth development program, including afterschool and church youth ministries, implemented through a coalition of neighborhood churches and faith-based organizations serving city youth. 

JOB TITLE: JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator

REPORTS TO: JustLead Ministry Director

STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will manage all aspects of the afterschool and summer program activities for elementary and middle school age young people as part of the Emerald Youth's JustLead Ministry. The JustLead Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for the recruitment of children and families to participate in the JustLead programs as well as volunteers to help support the ministry initiatives and for achieving assigned program goals. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Recruit 1st - 8th grade neighborhood kids for the afterschool and summer programs.
• Help recruit part-time staff and volunteers to work in the program.
• Plan and supervise implementation of afterschool/summer activities for 1st – 8th graders.
• Provide opportunities within program for individual and group Christian service and youth leadership. 
• Provide opportunities within program for parents to engage with children especially in faith formation activities.
• Host and attend events such as camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other EY activities, etc as directed. (include parents).
• Support 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.
• Assist with Wednesday night discipleship program during the school year.
• Provide transportation for program and other events as needed.
  

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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. 
• At least 21 years of age with clear driving record and ability to obtain a CDL along with a willingness to drive vans or buses.
• Bi-lingual, Spanish Speaking a plus!
• 2-3 years of experience organizing and implementing youth programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Experience in an urban setting ideal.
• Education or related degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Supervisor/management experience desired.

It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such a corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities.