Children and Youth Program Coordinator - 2025831

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Children and Youth Program Coordinator will be responsible to strategize, develop and implement programming opportunities, including morning and evening classes, as well as summer camps, etc., for local refugee and immigrant children. 

• Lead the vision, development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing growth of the World Relief WNY's Child & Youth Program, ensuring high-quality programming that supports the educational, social-emotional, and developmental needs of refugee and immigrant children.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight for all Child & Youth programming, including evening children's programming, morning children's programming, school break programming, summer camps, and any new initiatives developed to meet the evolving needs of refugee and immigrant families.
• Recruit, train, schedule and support volunteers, in coordination with CCE team, through interest forms, interviews, and ongoing communication.
• Plan, organize, and oversee 2-3 annual summer camps from conception through completion.
• Coordinate all summer camp logistics, including curriculum development, registration, scheduling, volunteer recruitment and training, supplies, transportation (if applicable), communication with families, risk management, and program evaluation.
• Serve as the primary on-site coordinator during summer camps whenever possible. When unavailable, ensure trained, prepared, and dependable volunteers or staff are designated to lead programming and maintain program quality and child safety.
• Continuously evaluate community needs and identify opportunities to expand and strengthen Child & Youth programming through new services, partnerships, and innovative programming.
• Collaborate with the ESL Program Coordinator to align volunteer scheduling and training across programs.
• Design and facilitate volunteer training events in collaboration with ESL Program Coordinator (in-person and virtual), to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed for safe, effective engagement.
• Create and manage the weekly volunteer schedule in coordination with the ESL Program Coordinator, ensuring adequate coverage, while maintaining World Relief volunteer-to-child ratios and child safety protocols.
• Communicate with volunteers and families regarding class updates or cancellations.
• Train volunteers on emergency procedures (ICE, fire, active shooter, etc.) and be responsible to implement emergency protocols during hours of program operation.
• Lead training on World Relief and New York State child safety policies and ensure all volunteers complete required screenings, training, and documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all child protection regulations and ensure full compliance within program operations.
• Coordinate with community partners to track family interest and manage enrollment data. •    Conduct registration appointments, guide families through consent and documentation processes, and provide translation support as needed.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding program updates, child progress, and special events.
• Manage the program waitlist to ensure fairness and transparency for placement.
• In coordination with local and national resources, develop curriculum and activities that facilitate engaging lessons in visual arts, music, dance, literacy, STEM, health and wellness, life skills, and other enrichment activities aligned with program goals and participant needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment that supports creativity, wellness and inclusion.
• Supervise groups of 10–20 children, ensuring physical and emotional safety throughout program sessions. Supervise and schedule program interns, providing clear direction and support.
• Record daily attendance, manage incident reports, and track volunteer engagement.
• Design visual program materials and branding elements for marketing WR WNY’s Child and Youth programming among the community, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals.
• Monitor program data to assess impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage supply inventory; order approved materials as needed.
• Track program expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
• Recruit, enroll, and serve approximately 80 children annually while maintaining high-quality programming and participant engagement.
• In coordination with CCE, assist in organizing logistics and volunteer participation for special events.
• Develop annual goals and work plans for the Child & Youth Program, evaluating outcomes and recommending improvements to strengthen program quality, expand services, and meet community needs.
• Engage in ongoing learning in arts education, cultural competency, trauma informed topics, responsive teaching, child development, etc., through WR training, Community of Practice groups, etc., to strengthen program quality and innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards 
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new programs (previous experience with databases desired)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written skills

• Bi-lingual ability preferred
• Previous experience running programs and/or previous experience overseeing children and youth in a similar setting
• Previous experience working with children and youth
• Previous cross-cultural experience highly desired 
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within necessary deadlines 
• Ability to problem-solve and multi-task
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging, and fluid environment
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Dependable and consistent in attendance and performance
• Ability to work well as part of a team and with diverse groups of people

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

***

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.