Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator - Latino Survival English Classes Program Volunteer Coordinator
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 assist in coordinating the Latino Survival Classes program in St. Paul. 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:

• Assists in the designs, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the Latino Survival English Classes program in St. Paul.
• Establishes relationship with participating Latino students and families.
• Responsible in Celebrating Latino/Hispanic holidays and events.
• Create all program releases, documentation and flyers in Spanish
• Design, coordinate and implement the specific program curriculum and daily activities.
• Confer 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 UGM Latino Ministries.
• 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, 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.