Children’s Director

The Children’s Director ministers to the spiritual, social, physical, and emotional needs of kindergarten - 6th grade students involved in YouthHope through building and maintaining authentic relationships, evangelism, and holistic ministry. Bring youth HOPE

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership, example, and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
2. Build authentic relationships; actively pursue low-income children for Christ.
3. Engage the community as a YouthHope staff and ambassador.
4. Be available and present to children and families.
5. Report to Director of Youth Centers.

Position Duties:

1. Participate and lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of children’s programs.
2. Develop a continued vision for expansion of community outreach.
3. Recruit and train volunteers by utilizing resources, recommendations, and experience.
4. Visit children and their families to discuss spiritual and emotional needs; assist them in seeking additional professional help if needed.
5. Develop small groups for children to grow stronger in Christ and learn leadership skills.
6. Create and lead school outreach programs.
7. Work with churches and organizations in the community to create partnership programs.
8. Develop summer programming for kids at the center and in the community.
9. Oversee and operate children's food program with YMCA.
10. Schedule special events, trips, and retreats at Camp Summit.
11. Assist with summer camp planning, programming and registration as needed.
12. Oversee part-time staff in children’s and educational programs at the Moline Youth Center.
13. Help with training new staff and volunteers.
14. Track and submit reports for children’s grants, attendance, progress, and results.
15. Work in partnership with other directors and staff.
16. Help oversee Moline Youth Center needs.
17. Keep center and vehicles cleaned and presentable.
18. Hold, attend and participate in regular staff meetings with Director of Youth Centers and Executive Director.
19. Represent Moline Youth Center for volunteer days, annual banquet, and other special events.
20. Be open to other duties as assigned by Director of Youth Centers.

Position Requirements:

1. Committed Christian; called into urban ministry by God.
2. Bachelor’s Degree desired.
3. Prior experience with children’s ministry; energetic, flexible, encouraging, and creative.
4. Ability to drive commercial vehicles and transport children. (Must be at least 21 years old.)
5. Willing to work 40+ hours, second-shift schedule, including evenings and Saturdays.
6. Member of or regularly attend a local Christian church.
7. Participate in raising support for self and the ministry.
8. At least a two-year commitment.

Time: Full-Time Year Round
Salary: Must Raise Full Support
Category: Programming

You have the opportunity to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to low-income kids and teens in the Quad Cities through the beautiful setting which is Camp Summit.

3928 12th Ave.
Moline, IL 61265

Recruiting Video (if applicable):

http://www.youthhopeqc.org