Last Updated October 16, 2008NYM Staff Counselor

The Neighborhood Youth Ministries is a holistic approach to youth outreach in our community. We need men and women with a heart for children and youth. You will interact with young people in daily, organized, and unplanned, activities focused on physical recreation, fine arts, and spiritual growth opportunities.

Staff Counselor Responsibilities

  • Lead every aspect of 7 weeks of free summer programming within a diverse, low-income neighborhood.
  • Commit to investing in genuine relationships with urban young people. Relational ministry is at the heart of all we do.
  • Lead children in a daily non-traditional physical activity program.
  • Direct fine arts activities focused on drama and spoken word (poetry).
  • Facilitate creative Bible teaching times for children and teenagers. Including (but not limited to) Bible CLUB (ages 2-10), and Teen Bible Study (ages 11 - 17).
  • Assist volunteers that come to work with NYM summer program.
  • Encourage parents/guardians in their role as primary care givers.
  • Be willing to explore your spiritual gifts and God-given talents in a supportive environment.
  • Work closely with members of a diverse staff team.
  • Live and work with your staff team 24/7 in a Christ-like manner.
  • Evaluate and improve the program on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

  • Experience in children's ministry (preferred, but not required).
  • Have the physical ability to work a full day and evening (5 days in a row).
  • At least 20 years of age.

Time Commitment

June 7, 2009 - August 18, 2009
Contact The Boston Project by phone at 617-929-0925 weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern), or by email at .