Director of Youth Programs

Overview of BLOC: 

We are an inner city ministry that lives and works in the neighborhoods we serve. Our mission exists to build relationships with our neighbors and share hope in brokenness. We target neighborhoods that are underserved. We have a staff size of about 80 where we have after school programs, sports performance center, houses for women in sex trafficking, men and women transitional homes, two coffee shops, screen printing, an immigrant welcome center, equine assisted learning and other forms of ministry to love our neighbors. 

About the role:

The BLOC Director of Youth Programs will lead, shape and create the Youth Services for BLOC Ministries.  This position will be responsible for creating ways to support the local school districts and maintaining relationships with Diversion Court and Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. 

What you will do:

• Align the goals and visions of Youth Services to each program.
  
  
  
  • Create goals for each team and help them to achieve them. 
  
  
  • Empower and equip leaders through weekly one on one and team meetings.
  
  
  • Spiritual depth and care as well as professional development are essential.  
  
  
  • Recruit and develop staff and interns. 
  
  
  
  


• Training that is applicable to all of youth programs
  
  
  
  • Develop and administer. 
  
  
  
  


• Create a 3 and 5 year plan.


• Report weekly with the Director of Operations and take part in our director meetings. 


• Raise funding for programs and staff. 


• Create and maintain partnerships that are beneficial to the ministry and programs. 
  
  
  
  • Meet with city and neighborhood officials in regards to youth initiatives. 
  
  
  • Make connections with universities/churches/etc. for needs for programs. 
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Raise funding


• Experience in a leadership role, managing teams, or overseeing programs 


• Experience in the youth programming a plus


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, oversee program logistics, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.


• Capability to handle challenges, conflicts, and crises effectively.