Community Service Coordinator at YouthWorks in Saint Paul, MN

Company Description

Our Purpose :

We exist to connect middle and high school students to God, each other and communities through meaningful Christ-centered mission trips.

Our Vision :

Providing Christ-centered mission trips is our way of serving God’s multidenominational Church. We want to help empower every teenager to know God and be like Jesus in the ways they love and serve others, and our desire is the same for churches, families, staff and communities. We aim to create experiences that broaden perspectives, ignite passions, expose possibilities and inspire pursuits.

Our Values :

As we live out our purpose and vision, we strive for these six priorities to shape the way we work and those we work alongside. These core values hinge on our aspiration to love teenagers, work alongside communities and serve God’s Church

Relationships :

We pursue intentional interactions, restored relationships and ongoing friendships. Using the ministry of Jesus as our example, we prioritize loving and serving people over programs, projects and plans. The experiences we create encourage authentic connections with others and with God.

Development :

We are committed to pushing out of our comfort zones and exploring new opportunities. We humbly continue to seek growth as we listen and learn from those around us, deepen our understanding and determine direction.

Job Description

Position Overview :

Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways.

Team Tasks/Roles :

1. Lead morning devotions
2. Participate in evening programming and worship
3. Facilitate a team of students in meal preparation
4. Engage throughout the day with churches, including youth and Adult Leaders
5. Engage in respectful service and regularly communicate with community partners
6. Site preparations including inventory, shopping and confirming service schedules

Qualifications

Qualifications :

1. Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ
2. Desire to serve the Church
3. Able to relate to youth
4. Model servant leadership
5. Have a teachable spirit
6. Administratively minded
7. Able to problem solve, cast vision and manage details
8. Maintain relationships with community partners
9. Passion for working with local nonprofit and social service organizations
10. Must meet our driving requirements of being 20 years of age or older
11. during YouthWorks summer dates and have a valid U.S. driver’s license

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.