Youth Engagement Assistant

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 

The mission of Sunshine Gospel Ministries (SGM) is to seek the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy and justice. Our vision is to empower youth and families to thrive and lead prosperous, healthy lives through
connectedness, opportunity, and economic sustainability. Our culture is open, warm, inviting and family oriented.
We are a ministry that seeks individuals who have a passion for the gospel, and our youth and families in the
Woodlawn community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Engagement Assistant provides support with program components and development as it corresponds to the year-round youth outreach program for elementary, middle and high school students; including contributing to ideas and planning (as delegated), and participating in recruitment and encouragement of students to engage in programming and additional enrichment programs. This role is needed primarily during after school afters. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

Note: Sunshine Gospel Ministries is a not for profit faith-based organization. This position is a ministerial role and will share God’s word, lead biblical studies, and model behavior that is consistent with God’s love.

• Performs and completes delegated tasks assigned by the supervisor as it relates to weekly, summer, fall, spring, and winter programming.
• Engages in and demonstrates mature, professional,  and positive leadership as a youth outreach team member. 
• Participates and takes initiative in program ideas and implementation of activities and events. 
• Actively participates in recreational program components, ensuring that all students receive quality physical activities pertinent to their physical growth. 
• Takes leadership, as assigned,  in leading small or large group activities. 
• Facilitates and organizes Bible study groups for students. 
• Administers a clear approach to disciplinary measures as outlined in our Youth Outreach handbook (when required).
• Assists with cleaning areas of Sunshine Campus where youth were present.
• Participates in the ongoing mentoring of male and female students alongside Youth Engagement Associates, Enrichment Facilitators, and the Youth Outreach Program Director. 
• Provides programmatic support in all (elementary, middle and high school) departments of the Youth Outreach Program.
• Actively participates in team meetings and completes tasks assigned by the supervisor as requested. 
• Participates in Sunshine Gospel Ministries’ organization-wide events such as Open House, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Store, and other events that may be planned throughout the year.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

RELATED DUTIES

Work schedule includes Monday through Thursday during the school year and Monday through Friday during summer break. Additional hours and times will be determined by program need and by employee availability.

EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  
• At least one year of hands-on youth work experience with elementary age students including but not limited to developing relationships with students, families, schools and community resources and leading groups of students in academic, extra-curricular and spiritually enriching activities is preferred.
  
• Must possess a strong desire to work with elementary, middle and high school students.
  
• Must have the ability to facilitate small and large group activities centered around kid-friendly concepts while adhering to the blueprint of the program as outlined  by the Youth Outreach (YO) Program Director. 
  
• Must be able to use discretion and judgment when dealing with confidential information 
  Reliable and predictable attendance is required.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This job requires working around young children in an open office environment. This role is responsible for executing the appropriate supervision, counsel, and mentorship of students in different capacities. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk and/or sit; use hands to fingers or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, push, lift, as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a public building and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.