Job List
The following open positions are from organizations who have submitted their vacancies through our website. UYWI is not vouching for or supporting any particular organization through their presence on this list. UYWI lists these openings as a service to those doing ministry in the city and ministries who are looking to hire "Kingdom-minded" individuals.
The GreenHouse Community Center
Sacramento, CA
Summer Day Camp Leader
Job Description: Summer Day Camp Leader, Monday through Friday, 11:30-4:00, June through August, $9.01 per hour, 2 positions available.
The Day Camp Leader plans, coordinates and implements daily recreation activities at Adventure Zone Summer Day Camp at The GreenHouse Community Center. They provide leadership in organizing and directing a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, sports/recreation, large and small group activities, science, drama, and field trips. Recreation Aide works with volunteers to ensure children are supervised and nurtured in a safe, caring environment.
For more information about The GreenHouse, please visit www.thegreenhousecenter.org. To apply, please contact Kacie Stratton at kacie@thegreenhousecenter.org by May 22.
Contact
Kacie Stratton
kacie@thegreenhousecenter.org
(916) 402-7978
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The House Development Corporation
Chicago, IL
Executive Director, Firehouse Community Arts Center
THE FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER (FCAC) LOCATED IN CHICAGO IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. To be filled immediately.
The FCAC will serve African American and Latino youth and young adults between the ages of 12-21, providing them with opportunities for cultural development, cross-cultural exchanges, interaction with their families and guidance from adult mentors. The FCAC will be a place that transforms, teaches, heals, encourages and empowers young people from the North and South Lawndale communities.
The FCAC exists to change the world through the lives of youth and young adults engaged in the arts within a faith community. We desire to engage youth and young adults living in North and South Lawndale through the arts empowering them to reach their full potential. In addition, the FCAC seeks to equip youth with a marketable skill in order to build confidence and success in all areas of life.
www.thafirehouse.org
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Function:
The Executive Director of FCAC is responsible for the general operation of FCAC and ensuring that the mission of FCAC is implemented.
Accountable To:
Executive Director reports directly to the Organizational President and the house Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
• Initiates the development and on-going implementation of a strategic plan for FCAC staff and board.
• Serves as primary external liaison to the public specifically to actual and potential funding sources, media and public officials.
• Directs the development and implementation of fundraising strategies.
• Develops and administers annual budget.
• Directs the financial management of FCAC including the general audit.
• Collaborates with the President, Program Manager and staff to design the public programming of FCAC.
• Develops collaborations and partnerships with existing community based organizations such as public schools, faith-based agencies, social services, governmental and other key sources outside of North and South Lawndale areas.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of FCAC's public relations plan.
• Hires, evaluates and terminates administrative and supervises staff.
• Oversees all personnel related activities including; personnel record keeping and policies; hiring of other staff; and the evaluation of staff.
• Oversees all programming services to the public and day to day operation of the facility and staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the President and Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
Must be willing to reside within North Lawndale community, three to five years of organizational management, a college degree with a focus on either education, business or administrative skills, requires excellent communication and writing skills, understanding of proposal development and be willing to work a flexible schedule with hours varying from week to week.
Contact
Pastor Phil Jackson
Send resume and cover letter via email to info@thafirehouse.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Looking to fill position immediately.
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UrbanPromise Ministries
Camden, NJ
AfterSchool Program Director
UrbanPromise Ministries is looking to hire a passionate and experienced individual for a full-time position directing an AfterSchool Program and Summer Camp beginning in mid-June, 2008. This person would organize, direct and manage a Christian faith-based AfterSchool Program and Summer Camp for 1st to 4th graders or 5th to 8th graders within a local community in Camden, NJ.
Position responsibilities include:
• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with kids, their families and the community both during and outside of AfterSchool Program (ASP) hours.
• Managing and equipping interns and local teens (StreetLeaders) in serving children. Assigning responsibilities to interns and StreetLeaders, with the help of the intern and StreetLeader staff.
• Creating and upholding the spiritual atmosphere by being a spiritual leader for kids, staff and StreetLeaders and providing Christian teachings.
• Providing and leading implementation of a discipline structure within UP guidelines. Assisting interns and StreetLeaders in carrying out discipline procedures.
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of ASP and camp structure, curriculum, guidelines and expectations.
• Assisting in running special events - Intern and SL orientations, retreats, sports leagues, All-Camp Day, MLK Speech Contest, Harvest Carnival, etc...
• Maintaining program records (emergency contact info, attendance, report cards, etc.)
• Completing CDL training and transporting kids.
About UrbanPromise:
The mission of UrbanPromise is to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for spiritual growth, academic achievement, life management and Christian leadership. UrbanPromise has been working with youth in the Camden, NJ area for the past 20 years. Current programs include several AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps, the StreetLeader Program (a job training, education and Christian leadership program for high school students), the UrbanPromise Academy (a home-school model, alternative high school), the CamdenForward School (an elementary school), and the Intern Program (an educational and urban ministry training program for young adults from around the world). To learn more about UrbanPromise visit our website at www.urbanpromiseusa.org
Contact
Andy Joshua
ajoshua@urbanpromiseusa.org or 856-662-6847 x1004
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The Refinery
Chicago, IL
Part time Female Program Facilitator
This federally funded program operates in a local high schoool in Chicago. Our role is to teach high school-aged youth the necessary life skills and character development for survival now and success later. We provide three different programs to the school. Sister, Sister and BrotherHood which are after school programs and Elevate, a program provided during the school day to teens chosen by the administration as needing extra attention and guidance. We currently serve abour 50 students through small group instruction.
The position of female facilitator includes facilitating and teaching in small group settings at the school. We also believe in the benefit of "doing life" with these youth and provide mentoring for them as well. Each week, the students are invited to a staff members home for dinner and games. Ordinarily about 16 show up.
Currently the position is part time and pays $15,000.
Requirements:
Must be at least 22 years old.
Must have a flexible schedule.
Must have experience working with urban, inner city youth.
Must have a car to transport youth.
Must have some experience with administrative duties.
Must have the ability to work as a team.
Must have a teachable spirit.
Position is available July 1st.
Contact
Jan Collins
Send resumes or email Jan Collins at
jan@the-refinery.org or jabberwithjan@yahoo.com
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KidWorks
Santa Ana, CA
Summer KidWorks Urban Project:
The program is an intensive immersion experience available to college students and young adults for a period of six weeks in the summer. The project includes living in intentional Christian community with other students and examining issues such as justice, poverty, racial identity and reconciliation, and how God's heart is at the core of these issues. The team of interns will be facilitating our summer Day Camp for children K-5th Grade, working alongside suburban church partners, and participating in the discipleship of indigenous youth leaders in the community. At the same time, our interns will be living in the neighborhood as we emphasize incarnational and relational ministry. The program is scheduled to start on Sunday, July 6th and conclude on Monday, August 18th.
Contact
Daniela Sánchez - Intern Coordinator
(714) 834-9400 x 111
www.kidworksonline.org
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Hispanic Ministry Center
Buena Park, CA
Market Research Analyst
Job duration: Permanent
Shift: Day
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Salary: $40,518/ year
Job location: Buena Park, CA
Job Description: Research, make persuasive presentations, manage and negotiate relationships with global urban leaders, assess customer and employee satisfaction, Seek out ways to research and gather data to appreciate those who support or could potentially support UYWI through monthly, annual and major gifts, forecast and track new generation of global urban leaders from transformational ministry, prepare reports of findings by gathering data on urban leaders to build transformation relationships, provide information to management regarding leadership capacity of urban multi-ethnic ministry leaders.
Education Required: Master's Degree
Job Start date: 4/25/2008
Job Listing Close Date: 5/25/2008
Contact
Lawrence Yau
Mail resume: Attn: Lawrence Yau
Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc.
6925 Aragon Circle, Suite 6
Buena Park, CA 90620
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Extraordinary Young People (EXYP)
Warm Springs Reservation, OR
Assistant Youth Center Manager
Our organization is a Christian non-profit. We are looking for a person who is called to minister to Native American youth. Our youth center works hard to bring hope and healing to youth and families on the reservations.
The Warm Springs reservation is in a rural area near Bend in the high desert of central Oregon. Most employees find housing in Madras, OR which is the closest town (15 minutes away from the youth center). The cost of living is pretty reasonable in this area. Activities such as hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, all snow sports etc. are plentiful in the beautiful Bend/Mt. Bachelor area. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday afternoons and evenings with Sunday and Mondays off.
The person selected for this position could be male or female but would need to be a mature, faithful Christ-follower who feels comfortable giving short talks in front of groups, ministering and counseling with individual youth and implementing our programming in the areas of art, music, dance (including hip-hop).
Previous experience working with disadvantaged youth and Biblical training are desired. A long-term committment (one year or more) is expected.
This position offers a great opportunity for relational ministry and the chance to serve in a community that has a great deal of need.
Contact
Luana Nery
email: luana.nery@exyp.org
phone: 360-213-0671
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The Pittsburgh Project
Pittsburgh, PA
Leadership Development Teacher
We're looking for a LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEACHER to instruct and provide oversight of high school students within a mentoring capacity that promotes and builds healthy and purposeful relationships. It is important that this individual possesses strong communication and relational skills. It is expected that the Leadership Development Teacher will live his/her life in a way that is God honoring both at and away from The Pittsburgh Project.
This position is year-round and averages 20 hours per week, with the possibility for more hours on weekends and in the summer. A typical schedule will be Tuesday - Friday, from 3:00 pm until 7:15 pm, except on Wednesdays, which will start at 12:00 noon. The Leadership Development Teacher will also work additional hours to attend retreats and field trips associated with the L.I.T and Pre-L.I.T. Programs or to supervise students who are working during weekend events. Hourly rates for this position are between $8 and $10 an hour.
Contact
Julie Minton
Please download a Job Description and Application Packet at www.pittsburghproject.org
Contact Julie Minton at 412/321-1678 x154 with questions.
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Northern California Baptist Conference
Richmond, CA
Worship/Associate Pastor
We are looking for a worship pastor who is also gifted in overall pastoral leadership. We just started a new church (non denominational) in a multicultural neighborhood in Ricmond, CA located in the east bay. We have a wonderful building with three additional properties that we are using for housing for staff and others. We are interested in one who is musically gifted and can lead others in music. Because we are a multicultural church plant this person has to be able to celebrate the diversity of our community through worship. We also want someone who has pastoral gifts as well. He or she would be apart of our staff as a pastor and take on the duties of discipleship, teaching, mentoring, etc. If you are interested in serving Christ and His church in a mulitcultural urban community than please contact me ASAP!
Contact
Pastor Aaron Roy
aaron@sunergeo.org
(510) 691-7945
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Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Seattle
Children's Ministry (CM) Outreach Staff - White Center - Youth Services
Part-Time. 10 hours per week. Assist in planning and implementing an effective program ministering to elementary school age students; build and maintain relationships with students, volunteers, and other community center staff for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in inner city youth programs preferred. (see full job description)
Summer Outreach Staff
Full-Time, Temporary. Multiple openings. Assist in implementing an effective day camp program ministering to elementary, middle school or high school age students; build and maintain relationships with students, volunteers and other community center staff for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship. Minimum of high school diploma/GED required. If currently a high school student, must have completed at least the 10th grade. Experience in inner-city youth programs/ ministry preferred. (see full job description)
High School (HS) Outreach Staff - Youth Services
Full-Time. Assist in planning and implementing an effective program ministering to high school age students; build and maintain relationships with students, volunteers and other community center staff for the purpose of evangelism and discipleship. Valid WA State DriverÕs License and ability to drive 15 passenger van required. Experience in inner city youth programs and ministry preferred. (see full job description)
Gym Assistant - Youth Services
Part-Time. 12-15 hours per week. Under the direction of the Athletic Coordinator, assist with the implementation of an effective after-school program and supervise the YROC gym. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in inner city youth programs preferred. (see full job description)
Computer Lab Assistant - Youth Services
Computer Lab Assistant Part-Time. 12-15 hours per week. Under the direction of the Specialties Coordinator, assist with the implementation of an effective after school program and supervising the YROC Computer lab. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in inner city youth programs preferred. Experience with computer software, hardware, and networks preferred. (see full job description)
Contact
For more information, contact rosalake@ugm.org at 206.723.0767 x104
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Boys Hope Girls Hope
Sixteen locations
Residential Counselors
A lot of kids with promise and potential are missing something. It may be the parents who can provide them with a loving and supportive family. It may be the schools that will help them realize their potential. Or it may be the safe and stable home atmosphere that allows them to study, grow, and play in peace.
Whatever it is they're missing, we're looking for someone who can provide it.
We provide HOPE --- Homes, Opportunities, Parenting, and Education-to kids of promise who don't have one of more of the elements so necessary for success. As a Residential Counselor with Boys Hope Girls Hope, you'll play a crucial role in helping them realize that potential. You'll provide the missing element that will make the difference between the tragedy of a wasted life, and the triumph of a fulfilled one.
Boys Hope Girls Hope is constantly seeking dedicated professionals whose commitment to giving HOPE to children-in-need matches our own.
For a complete job description,visit our web site, www.boyshopegirlshope.org/work.html. Our locations are in Orange County CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Evanston, IL, North East Ohio, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, and New York, NY.
If you meet our requirements, please send your resume to execSearch@bhgh.org and be sure to mention your geographic preference.
Contact
Cliff Rozar
crozar@bhgh.org or execsearch@bhgh.org
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Pomona Hope
Pomona, CA
Executive Director
Pomona Hope, a 501c3 non-profit seeking to build a community of hope in Pomona, is seeking an Executive Director to grow our organization.
Qualifications
. Have experience in fundraising and public relations/development
. Deeply owns the vision and value of PH and is able to make a 2-3 year commitment
. Have experience or willingness to be trained in Community Organizing as practiced by one of the major organizing networks, (IAF, Pico, Gamaliel, etc.)
. Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus
. Have a bachelor's or master's degree or related experience equivalent
. Exhibit strong skills in communication, public-speaking, writing, and effective media relations
. Able to develop and implement strategic plans and goals for the organization
. Able to work effectively in an administrative context
. Able to supervise senior leaders and staff effectively
. Has experience working cross-culturally
. Comfortable networking and interacting with the leadership of churches and other organizations
Responsibilities
. Head fundraising work of PH, including personal involvement in fundraising
. Fundraise own salary with ultimate goal of creating a salaried ED position
. Provide managerial support, direction, and supervision to all staff and programs
. Conduct yearly evaluations of personnel
. Oversee implementation of statistical reports and record keeping
. Report to and work directly with the Board in overall governance of PH
. Create job descriptions and budgets for all personnel and programs
. Annually create year-long and mid-range ministry plans, including fundraising plans and budgets in conjunction with other senior staff
. Constantly study and evaluate the efficacy of programs and staff in order to facilitate changes in mission, strategy, structure, or tactics
. Network with leaders of other organizations and represent PH publicly
. Oversee management of donor program, fundraising, and development
Contact
Joe George
www.pomonahope.org
info@pomonahope.org
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