UrbanPromise Ministries: Education Coordinator

Posted by on April 29, 2013

UrbanPromise Ministries: Education Coordinator

UrbanPromise Ministries is looking for a self-motivated individual with good organizational and interpersonal skills to work as the Education Coordinator for the StreetLeader (SL) program.  The SL program enhances the social, spiritual, educational, and occupational development of teens while providing positive jobs and leadership opportunities in the community.  Applicants must have experience working with urban youth and in college preparation.  This position reports to the StreetLeader Director.

The Education Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing and leading a college prep program for 8th through 12th graders including educating parents.
• Developing and leading a college application support process for the teens including applications, financial aid, scholarship applications, standardized tests, and fee waivers
• Conducting one-on-one meetings with parents and teens to develop education goals.
• Planning and leading college tours for teens.
• Providing transportation for teens to and from educational activities.
• Mentoring teens and supporting the SL program priorities,  goals, and activities.

Send cover letter and resume by e-mail to [email protected]; or by postal mail to Pam Foxx, UrbanPromise Ministries, P.O. Box 1479, Camden, NJ 08105; or by fax to 856-661-1954.

UrbanPromise Ministries’ mission 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 25 years.  Current programs include the StreetLeader Program, several AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps, the UrbanPromise Academy, the CamdenForward School, the Intern Program, and UrbanTrekkers.  For more information about UrbanPromise go to our website at http://www.urbanpromiseusa.org.