Mentor Site Director- Columbia

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $47,000-$52,000/yr

Mission

The Site Director leads one Ezekiel Ministries Group Mentoring Site that meets after school, ensuring a safe, joyful, and Christ-centered environment where children grow in faith, identity, relationships and empowerment. The site director will have a portfolio of mentors and volunteers to engage and coach to ensure that both the 1:1 and group mentoring components of the site are thriving.

Position Summary

This salaried team lead role oversees all aspects of a Group Mentoring Siteits people, program quality, and community relationships. The Site Director leads by equipping and empowering others to carry out the daily work of ministry, ensuring program excellence through coaching, accountability, and clear systems rather than direct execution. The site director leads the creation, implementation and growth of the network of mentoring relationships for every child in the cohort. The role manages staff and volunteers, engages families and partners, and ensures alignment with Ezekiels mission. Has authority to hire, evaluate, and, when needed, dismiss site staff and volunteers in coordination with the Program Director and HR.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead People & Culture

Supervise, coach, and develop site staff and volunteers.

Model Christ-centered leadership, unity, and prayerful culture.

Empower staff and volunteers to take ownership of their roles, balancing hands-on support with strategic leadership.

Ensure policies and behavioral standards are upheld.

2. Manage Program Operations

Ensure daily group mentoring and enrichment activities are well-executed through effective planning, delegation, and oversight.

Maintain safety, structure, and engagement for every child.

3. Engage Families & Partners

Build strong relationships with parents, schools, and churches.

Recruit and train volunteers and new families.

Represent Ezekiel Ministries at church and community events.

4. Engage Mentors & Volunteers

As interested mentors and volunteers are referred from the Volunteer Coordinator, the Site Director will conduct an interview with mentor/volunteer. Before moving forward

with matching the mentor or volunteer with a child or group of children, this assessment is brought to the Program Team Huddle to discuss and approve.

Follow up monthly with mentors, volunteers, parents and mentees regarding how their mentoring experience is going and share your notes with the Program Director. Join in on Mentor & Me Events quarterly

Lead a mentor/volunteer training for new mentors and volunteers at your site monthly.

5. Collaborate & Report

Participate in regular team meetings and share site updates.

Provide stories and data for development and communications.

Partner with leadership to meet site and ministry goals.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.

2+ years in child/youth leadership or ministry.

Strong administrative, relational, and communication skills.

Understanding of trauma-informed care (TBRI) and youth development. Valid drivers license and clean driving record.

Schedule

MondayFriday, 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m., with occasional evening/weekend events. Full-time, salaried (exempt) position.

Summary

The Site Director is the heart of Ezekiel Ministries missionleading people, empowering teams, and ensuring every child experiences the love of Jesus through mentoring.