Agape Program Coordinator - Year 3

Description The 3rd Year Program Coordinator, with the leadership and support of the Director, will lead and assist the 1st & 2nd year Program Coordinators in facilitating all aspects of the Agape mission. This position is intentionally a combination of employment and long-term service with unique formation and leadership experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work to accomplish the program mission and goals

* Create a spiritually-focused and service-centered environment and experience

* Build relationships while working with the farm worker families, fellow staff, youth, and adult leaders

* Teach, lead, assist, and coach the 1st & 2nd year Program Coordinators

* Engage in self-reflection and growth in areas such as missionary discipleship, servant leadership, solidarity, and being an agent for social justice

* Creatively problem solve to make program decisions and improvements

* Plan and implement the service & formation experience for parish and school groups including reflections, prayers, activities, & service projects

* Organize and operate the social services of Agape including Agape Food Bank (help manage inventory & tracking documents, asses needs of clients & propose improvements, manage volunteers & group leaders, etc.), mobile food distribution, summer activities for children

* Help with logistical operations (shop for supplies, create documents, manage social media, assist cook if needed, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

* MUST have prior experience working with Agape to be considered

* Have leadership experience

* Be grounded in the Catholic faith Have a desire to serve others

* Be able to work well with and lead a wide range of ages (children, teens, peers, adults)

* Be able to teach and lead by example

* Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community with local farm worker families

* Have demonstrated a commitment to service through projects, experiences, etc.

* Be able to work well under pressure, use time efficiently, and activate as a self-starter

* Be flexible, teachable, and willing to grow Be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds

* Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred

Location of Agape Operations:
Church of the Assumption/Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham, WA (and greater Whatcom County) - work transportation throughout the county is provided

Reach out to Jennifer Lautenbach if summer housing in Bellingham may be an issue.

The Agape Program Coordinator - Year 3 will receive compensation of $9,500 for the entire summer (divided over 10 weeks: prep week, 8 program weeks, and wrap-up week); as well as hourly pay for spring training sessions at $21 per hour. In addition, all meals throughout the program week are provided.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits:
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

Salary9,500.00 - 9,500.00 Month

Listing Type

Jobs

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Min

9500.00

Salary Max

9500.00

Salary Type

/mo.