Youth Jobs Partnership (YJP) Program Developer and Facilitator

Youth Jobs Partnership (YJP) Program Developer & Facilitator About Scranton Road Ministries CDC Scranton Road Ministries Community Development Corporation (SRMCDC) is a faith-based, vision-driven nonprofit committed to revitalizing Cleveland— one life at a time . Since 2001, we’ve served more than 26,500 people , addressing challenges related to poverty, education, and employment. Our program includes Job Training, Academic Enrichment, Digital Literacy, Legal Education, Leadership Development, and College & Career Planning, and more. About Youth Jobs Partnership (YJP) YJP is a dynamic career readiness initiative for youth ages 15–20 , offering interactive training in job readiness, personal finance, and professional development. Our mission is to expand the future of Cleveland’s young adults through exploring career pathways, continual exposure to real-world experiences, and professional development. Position Summary We are seeking an energetic, faith-based, vision-driven YJP Program Developer & Facilitator who blends classroom passion with a builder mentality. This position plays a key role in delivering high-impact programming to youth across Cleveland. This individual should bring initiative, creativity, cultural awareness, and a collaborative spirit to every session. They will facilitate engaging, SEL-informed lessons aligned with YJP’s curriculum while also helping shape and expand the program based on student needs and feedback. Key Responsibilities Dynamic Facilitation & Instruction: Deliver interactive, SEL-informed lessons (in-school) as well as faith-based leadership/mentorship programming (out-of-school) aligned with key workforce frameworks (NACE Competencies, Employability Skills Framework, P21, CASEL SEL, CTE) to equip students with college and career skills. Data Analysis & Student Retention: Maintain accurate student progress evaluations, attendance, and reporting metrics while utilizing data analysis to refine instruction and program design. Strategic Growth & System Building: Support continuous program improvement by identifying operational gaps, building scalable systems, researching workforce/education trends, and managing project timelines. Partnership & Community Engagement: Develop authentic relationships with Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) schools, local employers, and nonprofits to cultivate student placement opportunities and extend program reach. Mission-Driven Leadership: Serve as an ethical role model, embodying integrity, humility, and servant leadership grounded in Scranton Road Ministries' Christian mission and values. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 3+ years in college/career readiness and workforce development. Classroom facilitation experience as well as experience serving historically underserved youth preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Education, Workforce Development, Youth Services, or a related field Mindset & Leadership: Strategic thinker with a builder mentality, critical thinker, proactive problem solver, highly organized, accountable, and an excellent communicator. Schools & Networks: Familiarity with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (or similar) and regional employer/community networks is preferred. Technical & Pedagogical Competency: Proficient in Google Workspace, presentation tools (e.g., Canva), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices, trauma-informed approaches, and data analysis. Requirements: Valid driver’s license, successful BCI/FBI background check, and alignment with the mission and faith values of Scranton Road Ministries CDC. Reports to: Youth Jobs Partnership Program Director Time Commitment: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive, Commensurate with experience, Health Insurance, 401k To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates may apply by submitting a Resume and Cover Letter to: Scranton Rd. Ministries C.D.C. Attn: JB Hecock, Chief Operating Officer Email: View email address on click.appcast.io or attention to : Scranton Rd. Ministries C.D.C. 3095 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113 #J-18808-Ljbffr Scranton Road Ministries C.D.C.