Calling and Career Ministry Center… at Emerald Youth… · Knoxville

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville’s youth and prepare generations of Godly community leaders. Emerald Youth has engaged more than 30,000 children and young adults in a variety of community programs over nearly three decades. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning and health programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Calling & Career Ministry Coordinator executes the day-to-day operations of the learning center open to 8th – through 12th graders to support their transition from high school to post-secondary education and training. This role will help facilitate academic support and enrichment opportunities, calling and career identification and planning, and post-secondary training selection so that students can identify their God-given calling and select the best path to pursue that calling.

BENEFITS:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan and implement Calling and Career activities within and outside of the Center.
• Cultivate an inviting learning environment that attracts and keeps students engaged.
• Guide and enroll students into the grade-level appropriate workshops and classes.
• Secure and match students with tutors as needed.
• Help plan and implement college visits.
• Obtain and maintain certification to implement Calling and Career assessments and discuss results with student and family.
• Help counsel students to determine the best post-secondary path that aligns with their calling, interests, and abilities.
• Liaison with college/university faculty to recruit and coordinate workshop leaders and student volunteers. Communicate with workshop leaders to help prepare them for their presentations.
• Know students and their families to help maintain participation levels in programs.
• Work with the Calling and Career Ministry Director and Program Development team to ensure highest quality offerings are made available to students. Assist with the planning, scheduling, and confirmation of center offerings. Help identify needed curriculum and to ensure compliance with Emerald Youth outcomes.
• Operate technology and prepare and implement learning materials as needed for the program.
• Ensure snacks are purchased, prepped and provided to students during programs.
• Ensure facility is clean, organized, and well maintained. Be responsible for opening and closing building.
• Identify constraints or leakage related to the Calling and Career Center that could keep youth from being comprehensively engaged or meeting academic outcomes. Seek solutions working collaboratively with supervisor to attempt and resolve issues so students can move forward in programs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise additional volunteers to adequately staff Ministry Center.
• Oversee crisis situations and communicate with student and/or family as needed, proving support and guidance. Coordinate with supervisor in case of such an event.
• Track, review and provide needed data and/or report achieved outcomes and measurements related to the Calling and Career Ministry Center.
• Oversee safety at site, ensuring all team members comply with organizational safety standards, including but not limited to behavior and discipline, child ratios, transportation, CPR, and first aid as applies.
• Maintain program budget.
• Maintain a current CDL and drive large vehicles/buses as needed or help coordinate transportation as needed
• Deliver effective and timely communication and ensure staff does the same.
• Manage additional projects and tasks as assigned and participate with any assigned groups or committees.

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.
• Education, counseling or related bachelor’s degree.
• Ideally 3-5 years’ experience in counseling or youth programs coordination.
• At least 21 years of age with clear driving record with willingness to drive a 15-passenger van
• Must obtain certification in designated Calling & Career assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Able to supervise and motivate team.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

*Comprehensive engagement = target youth engaged in faith, learning, and health activities