Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
World Relief seeks a person passionate about working with immigrant youth, helping to provide a safe environment to learn, play games and develop connections with other youth, staff and volunteers.
The Youth Clubs Associate role is Part-Time Limited Term to start as soon as possible and work through May 31, 2027.
The 20 hours/week schedule will be Monday/Wednesday 12-5, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-5, and Friday 8-1.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning and implementation of after school clubs promoting academic and social emotional skill advancement. After school club coordination includes safety protocol; family, school, and volunteer communication; organizing club locations and times
- Organize transportation to/from club sessions for eligible students: drive students in 15 passenger vans and coordinate/supervise intern drivers
- Work closely with the Children & Youth team to identify newly arrived students and facilitate their club enrollment and participation
- Coordinate and provide leadership for volunteers by conducting training, leading pre-club meetings, directing during club, communicating regularly, and offering ongoing support
- Manage volunteers, interns, and/or work-study students
- Maintain data of client and volunteer records using databases; ensure that student attendance is taken each week and reported accurately; formalize structural procedures according to program growth and development
- Prepare and submit monthly program reports and other reports, as requested
- Communicate with parents and students by doing home visits and/or making phone calls to update parents about upcoming activities and student progress
- Participating in weekly program meetings
- Attendance at required World Relief Chicagoland meetings
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
- Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
- High school diploma required.
- Flexibility and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced work environment
- Good oral and written communication or organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in cross-cultural settings
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Social-Emotional Skill Development experience
- Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism
- Experience working with children and youth
- Afternoon hours availability
- Ability to remain physically active for long periods of time.
- Ability to drive a 15-passenger
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Fluency in Arabic, Dari, Swahili, or Spanish, preferred.
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program part-time employees (working 25+ hours per week).
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
