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JustLead Youth Ministry Coordinator

Emerald Youth Foundation
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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 Youth Ministry Coordinator

REPORTS TO: JustLead Ministry Director

STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will focus on the discipleship of young people in assigned area.

 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Recruit 1st – 12th grade neighborhood kids for disciple-building activities. 
  • Help recruit small group leaders.
  • Help design and implement Wednesday night worship ministry.
  • Organize and lead youth group in individual and group Christian service opportunities inside and outside the local community.
     
  • Host and attend events such as camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other EY activities etc as directed. (include parents).
     
  • Help connect young people to local church congregations.
  • Plan and implement disciple-building activities within afterschool program. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ministry or related degree preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Supervisor/management experience desired.