Hope Exchange - Assistant Director Job Description

If you would like to combine your love of children with a summer job opportunity, here's Good News: St. Ann's Episcopal Church seeks applicants who are interested in serving as the Assistant Director of East Nashville Hope Exchange Summer Program 2007.

The EN Hope Exchange Assistant Director assists the Director and is responsible for program delivery and participates in the planning and implementation of program activities. The Assistant Director is a full-time position and reports to the Director or, when he or she is not available, reports to the EN Hope Exchange Board of Directors.

The Assistant Director’s specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

Strive to create and sustain a respectful and supportive environment where the gifts, hopes and dreams of staff, children and caregivers are nurtured and cultivated
Provide overall coordination of all program activities
Help prepare and conduct the two-week pre-program staff training
Help prepare and coordinate the student enrolment process
Work closely with the staff in coordinating and carrying out the EN Hope Exchange Caregiver Orientation Dinner
Cheerfully greet guest readers
Oversee breakfast
Oversee lunch
Coordinate snacks
Lead Harambee (the morning celebration)
Help students on a one-on-one basis with reading, writing, and problem-solving
Each day, communicate with the EN Hope Exchange Director to ensure that all afternoon activities are planned, staff and volunteers have tasks assigned, etc.
Each day, compose and distribute an afternoon schedule to EN Hope Exchange Director and staff
Oversee afternoon volunteers
Provide supervision and monitor the safety of all children and staff
Relieve the EN Hope Exchange Director when he or she needs a break
Attend daily staff debrief meetings to gather feedback from staff, assign staff responsibilities, and plan for the following day
Help children write, practice and perform acts for the EN Hope Exchange Summer Finale
Help provide an atmosphere of hope, safety, and peace among the EN Hope Exchange family

Qualifications:

Must have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate successful administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in an organized program or camp
Be comfortable assuming a leadership role when necessary
Must like children – you’re going to be spending a lot of time with them
Must be able to interact happily and comfortably with children, parents, and colleagues – that’s how learning happens!
Experienced in working with children
Able to connect and communicate effectively with parents
Experienced in working well with colleagues
Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings
Able to plan, originate, organize and carry out daily and special programs
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated team building and problem solving skills
Strong leadership skills and the ability to help mana ge a nine person staff
Patient, energetic, creative, dependable, and having a good sense of humor
Able to maintain an attitude of respect, courtesy, tact, and maturity

The EN Hope Assistant Director will begin work June 1, 2009. The staff will have two weeks of training (June 1 - June 14, including Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 14). The five-week summer program will be held June 15- July 17, 7:30 am 4:00 pm. Weekly Caregiver Empowerment Dinners are held each Tuesday, 6:00 pm 7:30 pm. Following the program, the entire staff participates in a week of program assessment and reflection (July 20 - 24).

Follow the link to download the staff application form (requires Acrobat Reader).

NOTE: Application, résumé and references deadline is April 24, 2009.

To apply, please fax or send your application, résumé and references to:

East Nashville Hope Exchange
St. Anns Episcopal Church
419 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Fax: (615) 242-4997

If you have any questions please contact St. Anns by phone (615-254-3534) or email (office@stannsnashville.org).


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Ministry Overview Administration Parish Life Christian Education Outreach Hope Exchange E. Nashville Hope Exchange Meaning Behind the Name Daily Schedule The Staff Apply to Work Ministry Schedule	Hope Exchange - Assistant Director Job Description If you would like to combine your love of children with a summer job opportunity, here's Good News: St. Ann's Episcopal Church seeks applicants who are interested in serving as the Assistant Director of East Nashville Hope Exchange Summer Program 2007. The EN Hope Exchange Assistant Director assists the Director and is responsible for program delivery and participates in the planning and implementation of program activities. The Assistant Director is a full-time position and reports to the Director or, when he or she is not available, reports to the EN Hope Exchange Board of Directors. The Assistant Director’s specific duties include but are not limited to the following: Strive to create and sustain a respectful and supportive environment where the gifts, hopes and dreams of staff, children and caregivers are nurtured and cultivated Provide overall coordination of all program activities Help prepare and conduct the two-week pre-program staff training Help prepare and coordinate the student enrolment process Work closely with the staff in coordinating and carrying out the EN Hope Exchange Caregiver Orientation Dinner Cheerfully greet guest readers Oversee breakfast Oversee lunch Coordinate snacks Lead Harambee (the morning celebration) Help students on a one-on-one basis with reading, writing, and problem-solving Each day, communicate with the EN Hope Exchange Director to ensure that all afternoon activities are planned, staff and volunteers have tasks assigned, etc. Each day, compose and distribute an afternoon schedule to EN Hope Exchange Director and staff Oversee afternoon volunteers Provide supervision and monitor the safety of all children and staff Relieve the EN Hope Exchange Director when he or she needs a break Attend daily staff debrief meetings to gather feedback from staff, assign staff responsibilities, and plan for the following day Help children write, practice and perform acts for the EN Hope Exchange Summer Finale Help provide an atmosphere of hope, safety, and peace among the EN Hope Exchange family Qualifications: Must have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree Demonstrate successful administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in an organized program or camp Be comfortable assuming a leadership role when necessary Must like children – you’re going to be spending a lot of time with them Must be able to interact happily and comfortably with children, parents, and colleagues – that’s how learning happens! Experienced in working with children Able to connect and communicate effectively with parents Experienced in working well with colleagues Able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings Able to plan, originate, organize and carry out daily and special programs Able to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated team building and problem solving skills Strong leadership skills and the ability to help mana ge a nine person staff Patient, energetic, creative, dependable, and having a good sense of humor Able to maintain an attitude of respect, courtesy, tact, and maturity The EN Hope Assistant Director will begin work June 1, 2009. The staff will have two weeks of training (June 1 - June 14, including Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 14). The five-week summer program will be held June 15- July 17, 7:30 am 4:00 pm. Weekly Caregiver Empowerment Dinners are held each Tuesday, 6:00 pm 7:30 pm. Following the program, the entire staff participates in a week of program assessment and reflection (July 20 - 24). Follow the link to download the staff application form (requires Acrobat Reader). NOTE: Application, résumé and references deadline is April 24, 2009. To apply, please fax or send your application, résumé and references to: East Nashville Hope Exchange St. Anns Episcopal Church 419 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 Fax: (615) 242-4997 If you have any questions please contact St. Anns by phone (615-254-3534) or email (office@stannsnashville.org).