Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator - Latino Children's Program
Reports To: Director of Latino Ministries

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:
Under the Director of Latino Ministries supervision, this person will design a Latino Children’s program to reach out to Latino Elementary Children and establish relationship with their parents, schools and community. This requires comprehensive administration, organizational, and operational skills and special knowledge; coordinates various program-related reports, and maintenance of program databases; participates in operational planning and coordinates the development of unit operating policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Person will assist Director of Latino Ministries in design, implement, monitor, and evaluate a Christian & Bible base Latino Children after school program.
• Establish relationship with participating Latino children & their parents.
• Establish relationships with local elementary schools, teachers, churches and community in regards to Latino/Hispanic children.
• Responsible in Celebrating Latino/Hispanic holidays and events.
• Translate all releases, documentation and flyers in to Spanish
• Assists & design in implementing the specific program curriculum for Latinos children, and daily activities.
• Assists with the coordination of activities related to the program.
• Assists Director of Latino Ministries in tracking program expenses to ensure they do not exceed the program’s budget.
• Confers with the Director of Latino Ministries to review achievements and issues impacting reaching targeting goals.
• Serves as administrative liaison and coordinates interaction between Latino clients and program.
• Assists in transporting participating clients to and from Latino Ministries facility.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and managing program bilingual (English & Spanish) volunteers for the purpose of program expansion.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated Christian maturity and passion for ministry. Associate degree or 3-4 years experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Fluent in English & Spanish (Verbal & Written) required. Passionate for Latino Community. Must complete a background check with no history of violence or sexual offenses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan, to organize, and direct multiple program activities.
• Effective leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to implement program guidelines and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to train and supervise volunteers and/or intern-employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Competent in use of computers and Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to be self motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Growing faith in Jesus Christ and support of the UGM’s statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with staff and clients.
• Possess a valid MN Driver’s License and able to operate a UGM vehicle.

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.