Youth Director Opening with Neighborhood Christian Center!
The Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. seeks a ministry minded, experienced, competent and caring person to develop and manage a comprehensive youth development program for school age youth. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Anyone interested in applying and want to be considered for an interview, please forward your résumé to kelbert@ncclife.org no later than 12:00p on
Friday, April 22, 2016. Please see the job description below.
YOUTH DIRECTOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
STATUS: Full-Time | HOURS: 40 Hours per week | COMPENSATION: $38,000 – $42,000
General Purpose of Position:
Coordinates the development and implementation of an after school and summer youth program that integrates the resources of a strong youth development team.
Responsibilities:
- Create, track, and manage program outcomes
- Work with executive leadership and staff to design a cohesive and comprehensive youth development program for youth
- Oversee implementation of bible study lessons
- Work with development team to oversee volunteer recruitment and training
- Develop and implement planning along with project management processes to ensure the effective coordination and integration of the programs and resources
- Provide support to executive leadership and staff in the areas of planning, management, program execution and communications
- Collaborate with youth and adult education services management team to ensure the effective coordination of program schedules and related events for youth and families
- Manage the development and training of youth development staff
- Assist with funds development for educational programs and youth programs
- Assist in management of all youth events
- Foster relationships among local schools, universities, businesses and other community youth and education programs to enhance the development of the learning center
- Performs any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Chief Programs Officer
Qualifications and Aptitudes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent with at least three years’ experience in an administrative or managerial capacity in an organization that provides direct services to youth
- Experience developing curriculum for youth programs
- Able to understand and present a bible based curriculum
- Leadership and management experience in youth services, family engagement and K-12 educational programs
- Ability to articulate a vision about preparing youth for the future—from social, economic, cultural and personal perspectives—to partners, funders and the community
- Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others
- Skills and energies to build a team and lead effective staff development and training
- Relationship management skills and experience in fostering a team approach to youth development and creating collaboration among partner organizations in youth development
- Excellent project management and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate intermediate knowledge and use of MS Office Suite (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience and competencies in working in a multiracial, multicultural environment
- Experience and/or understanding of the development of educational programs in nonprofit or K-12 settings
- Experience with and/or understanding of the application of information to educational programs for youth in nonprofit or K-12 settings
- Understanding and application of college readiness programs
- Adherence to NCC policies/procedures, including safety practices
- Interest in and the ability to articulate the NCC Statement of Faith, Mission and Values
- Valid Tennessee driver’s license and insurance
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