Emerald Youth Foundation
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the afterschool and church youth ministry in assigned neighborhood, focused on the discipleship of young people.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- 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.
MINIMUM 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.
- 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 preferred.
- Experience in managing pastoral and congregation relationships desired.
- 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.
