If your heart is drawn to walking alongside young people, helping them recognize their God-given worth, and offering hope in the moments they need it most, this may be the ministry opportunity you have been praying for. Join a Christ-centered team where your faith, encouragement, and steady presence can help youth build confidence, experience belonging, and discover the life-changing love of Jesus. UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Youth Program Facilitator works 4-8 hours a week to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for youth in afterschool and lunch-time settings. This role leads team-building activities, facilitates small and large group discussions, and provides one-on-one support to help youth build social, emotional, and life skills. The facilitator serves as a positive role model and mentor while ensuring program activities are fun, structured, and developmentally appropriate utilizing the current afterschool model. The Facilitator works under the supervision of the Youth Outreach Director and works with the Youth Outreach Program Coordinator to organize logistics and supplies. The facilitator upholds and supports the vision and direction of the Youth Outreach Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Result Area #1: Programs and Services Attends and leads Youth Outreach programs (Young Club, You Club, Youth Leadership Training, Lunch Groups and Youth Mentoring). Effectively communicates and interacts with other supporting departments to accomplish common goals. Regularly participates in department meetings and trainings. Routinely communicates with the Youth Outreach Director about vision, mission and logistics of programs. Key Result Area #2: Staff and Volunteers Knows volunteer application and training process and is trained to equip their volunteers for purposeful service. Knows how to cast the vision of the Youth Outreach Department to volunteers. Works with the Program Coordinator to oversee the progress of the volunteers' effectiveness and satisfaction in the prescribed volunteer position. Key Result Area #3: Financial, Administrative, Operations In partnership with the Youth Outreach Director, provides regular stories and updates to the Development Department.

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 timekeeping, 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. 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

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 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Experience in youth or similar ministry 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 Mission. Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while employed. Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook. . #UGMUKG 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 essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, employees 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 of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission; Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and UGM Distinctives upon hire and continuously while employed Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.