Job Details

Description

Are you looking for part-time work and have a love and passion for ministry to youth in your community? Do you feel God's calling on your life to reach out with the love and truth of the Gospel in practical ways? If so, please read on prayerfully and see whether God may be doing a new thing in your life by joining with UGM and ministering to those He brings to our ministry in the schools and at our UGM Camp! We have 1 part-time position available at this time!
***Please note - applicants must be 21 or over due to driving others in UGM van.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Coordinates logistics, supplies, volunteers and at times provides leadership to Youth Outreach programs and events, including summer camp. Serves as assistant to the Youth Outreach Director in performing administrative duties and development of programs. Upholds and supports the vision and direction of the Youth Outreach Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Result Area #1: Programs and Services

• Coordinates logistics, supplies, volunteers and at times provides leadership to the Youth Outreach programs
• Creates, coordinates, attends and sometimes leads Youth Outreach programs
• Effectively communicates and interacts with other supporting departments to accomplish common
• Regularly participates in department meetings and
• Routinely communicates with the Youth Outreach Director about vision, mission and logistics of
• Promotes and interacts with organizations, ministries and individuals about the UGM and Youth Outreach

Key Result Area #2: Staff and Volunteers

• Knows volunteer application and training process and is trained to equip their volunteers for purposeful
• Knows how to cast the vision of the Youth Outreach Department to volunteers
• Oversees the progress of the volunteers' effectiveness and satisfaction in the prescribed volunteer position
• Coordinates schedules for Youth Outreach volunteers
• Regularly communicates with volunteers
• Assists the Youth Outreach Director in interviewing Summer Camp
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, creates and facilitates training of volunteers
• Provides personal support and encouragement to maintain communication with and buy-in of volunteers
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, operates and leads the recruitment process for staff and volunteers

Key Result Area #3: Financial, Administrative, Operations

• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, develops, creates and updates manuals and processes for department
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, processes reimbursement requests, invoices, credit card receipts and other financial paperwork for Youth Outreach programs
• Tracks and reports all Youth Outreach statistics
• Provides administrative and on-site support to the Youth Outreach Director for summer camping
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, provides regular stories and updates to the Development Department
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, facilitates the operations of the Youth Outreach social media accounts
• In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, maintains, organizes operations and function of the Youth Outreach office and supplies

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed Christian, able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill. Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ. In accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith
• Strong Interpersonal skills - exercise compassion and discernment while modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ
• Able and willing, as a unified team member, to honor the leadership, chain of command, and standards and ministry objectives of Union Gospel Mission
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Office 365, UKG Human resources, Virtuous CRM); able to complete documents, reports and accurately record information. Willing to continue education as needed or required
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and instructional
• Excellent administrative skills - highly organized and detail oriented
• Enjoys behind the scenes work and can also lead from the front
• Some experience in kids & youth ministry or similar field
• Must have a teachable spirit and the ability manage multiple emotional and task related variables, listen, and make sound decisions in
• alignment with UGM's purpose
• Minimum ten years of sobriety, if in recovery
• Insightful, trustworthy, honest, reliable, model appropriate boundaries, and strong work ethic
• Valid Washington or Idaho driver's license- required
• CPR/First Aid certification - required - will provide training
• Criminal background check clearance - required

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work is primarily indoors and may require climbing three flights of stairs, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and going from building to building - Continuously
• Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness - Continuously
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis -
• Frequently
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly - Continuously
• Requires travelling to program locations - Continuously
• Requires operating UGM vehicles - Occasionally

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

• Computer (Word, Excel, Database, Outlook, Office 365, UKG Human resources, Virtuous CRM, Internet), Copier/printer, Phone, Fax
• Outdoor recreational equipment
• UGM passenger vehicles

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in youth or similar ministry
• Experience in coordinating events or programs
• Experience in administration
• 2+ year's prior related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIREMENTS:

Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all the ministry activities of Union Gospel
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee