Director of LIGHT

Director of LIGHT

Employee Classification: Part Time (20 Hours/Week), Nonexempt

Reports To (Name & Title): Rich Henderson, Executive Manager

To apply, send resume and cover letter to info@nehemiah.org

POSITION SUMMARY – Description of the major goals and responsibility areas of this position:

I. LIGHT (70%)

• Coordinate, implement and/or supervise all the LIGHT after school program sites in Madison
• Organize the provision of meals for the LIGHT participants and volunteers
• Provide college preparation training and resources for participant
• Provide college tour experiences for participants at WI schools
• Offer a multi-state college tour (either as a Nehemiah program or in collaboration with another organization)
• Develop and/or implement additional curriculum such as leadership development, goal setting, life skills, character development and making healthy choices
• Develop and implement (as possible) a family component to the LIGHT program

IV. LIGHT Team (15%)

• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteer and interns to serve as coaches/mentors

V. Nehemiah Staff (10%)

• Attend staff meetings and gatherings as available
• Submit required staff reports
• Meet with supervisor on a periodic basis
• Participate in staff development and training opportunities as appropriate

VI. Community Relations and Development (5%)

• Network for and represent Nehemiah as available and appropriate
• Assist with grant application submissions as possible
• Help obtain resources and funds for the program

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth (especially high school and college age)
• Willingness to take direction and ability to take initiative
• Good interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Must have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or substantive work experience in the field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office