Job Title: Teen Program Coordinator
Type: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Ober Director

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!

SUMMARY:
The Teen Program Coordinator will, plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activities connected to teen programming. Help to strengthen current programming connected to discipleship, camp, and outreach activities. Help to create a positive and safe Christian environment for youth ages 12-17. This position requires organization, creativity, communication, computer and administrative skills as well as specialized knowledge of youth programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement teen programming which could include after school programs, open gym, Soul Source, discipleship, and leadership programs.
• Work with Children’s program Coordinator to streamline programming.
• Recruit and train volunteers for program support.
• Provide materials and curriculum for youth to memorize scriptures, participate in praise and worship, and study the Bible.
• Collaborate with Gospel Hill Camp in children/teen programming.
• Van driving as needed.
• Demonstrate healthy touch, encourage others verbally and identify positive social influences.
• Record participation and progress according to desired outcome indicators.
• Provide written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities to the Ober Director.
• Meet with/Communicate with staff, participants and community on a regular basis to share program goals, instructions and opportunities.
• Provide assistance to other Youth and Family programs as needed. This may include programming, bible study and van driving.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED some college/training helpful but not required. At least (3) years successful experience in a work environment with at least (1) year supervisory experience. Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a proven safety record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of program specific concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Strong Christian beliefs and is required to be a model of Christian behavior to all clients and the community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to supervise and train volunteers and intern-employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to coordinate, investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions to make recommendations.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and Mission regulations, guidelines, and standards in the personnel area and ability to interpret and apply these.
• Ability to create and utilize computer documents (currently using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
• Ability and willingness to drive the Mission’s 14 passenger van and own vehicle for work purposes.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work may be performed in a typical interior/office work environment and/or exterior/outdoor environment.
• Limited physical effort required.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.

To apply send resume and cover letter to jobinfo@ugmtc.org or fax to 651-222-7968, Attention Human Resources.