Teen Life Internship Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARYWant to genuinely help transform lives? New City Kids employs local teens to lead after-school programming for younger children in their own communities, integrating leadership development, faith formation, learning, and the arts. It truly works! As Teen Life Internship Coordinator, you'll coach 20-30 teen staff members, helping them grow as musically, academically, spiritually, and professionally. You'll work directly with the Teen Programming Director to build systems, cast vision, and see teens step into their potential in Jersey City neighborhoods that need it most. This role offers the rare chance to integrate your Christian faith into holistic, hands-on work with young people and to be part of a team all-in on seeing lives and cities changed. Strong performers are eligible for promotion within 1-2 years.SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIESJob Coaching: Oversee and manage 20-30 assigned teens, tracking academic and leadership development within their job roles. Work closely with After-School Center (ASC) staff to ensure quality programming through ideal staffing of Teen Life Interns.Vision and Goal Achievement: Work with the Director to create, cast, and execute programming. Support all departments to ensure goals are met and TLI programming/opportunities are successful.Administration: Support the Director in managing TLI department systems, tracking payroll, training, meetings, professional development, and recreational events. Work with Director to ensure the Teen Life Internship complies with all federal, state, and local policies.Mentoring and Discipleship: Support the Director in cultivating a culture of faith exploration; build one-on-one discipleship relationships with assigned Teen Life Interns. Develop relationships in which teens are valued and cared for.Budget Support: Work with the Director to ensure spending is documented and that all resources--both funds and staff hours--are used appropriately and efficiently.Community Coordination: Work with the Director to safeguard the overall culture within the Teen Life Internship staff and liaise with parents and community members. Help foster an environment of learning, Christian discipleship, engagement, and servant-leadership.Support Music Programming (for musicians only): Facilitate and coach teen music teachers through weekly instruction, curriculum development, and in-class modeling; observe and guide teaching practices to strengthen musicianship, classroom management, and instructional skills; monitor and adapt ASC music class progress to meet learning goals; uphold Music School standards.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSChristian Commitment: Mature person of Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed with an active prayer life and church involvement, aligned with the New City Kids statement of faith: newcitykids.org/statement-of-faithHigh Initiative: Self-starter able to take the basic outline of a project and see it through to completionConfident: Leads and communicates well in a dynamic environment, making decisions amid complexityEmotional Maturity: Self-aware, teachable, sensitive to cross-cultural issues, and able to maturely engage with youth from challenging contextsComprehensive knowledge of interpersonal dynamics, system management, and operationsIntegrates Faith with Love for Youth: Excited to use themes from your own Christian journey to invest in young peopleResourceful: Responsible steward of entrusted resources; can accomplish a big vision with limited resourcesWillingness to lean in and address hard situations, make difficult decisions while maintaining composure and good relationships, and apologize when necessaryPassionate, High-Energy Learner and Teacher: Has an infectious love of learning and transmitting knowledgeCommitment to Excellence: Able to lead multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines; attention to administrative detail; strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsBachelor's degree requiredDriver's license requiredCONSIDERED AN ASSETExperience driving a 15-passenger vanSpanish or Arabic speakingProficiency in a musical instrument (preferably bass guitar or drums)DETAILSStart Date: June 1, 2026Compensation: $43000-$48000Benefits: 10 days paid vacation base, 5 days paid Personal/Sick Days, Health Insurance (low deductible and high deductible with HSA options available), Prayer Days, Short-term Disability InsuranceHours: Full Time, 30 hrs/week; 2-3 evenings per week, occasional weekends, occasional overnightsFLSA Status: ExemptReports to: Teen Life Internship Director