Elevate Program Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, After School, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Position Type:
Part-Time to Full-Time, Seasonal
Dates:
March – July 31, 2026
Location:
Liberty Church Birmingham – 2732 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
Our most important function is as a ministry. People come first. No matter the task at hand, we do everything in our power to make a place for everyone. We stop and listen, we pray, we encourage gifts, skills, and purpose. We foster relationships with people where they are, whether in abundance or in crisis. Our vision reflects the basics of the early church: “We all have a need, we all have something to give.
If we all share what we have, we all have what we need.”
Schedule:
- March–May: 2–3 hours per week (planning & program preparation)
Position Overview:
The Program Assistant works directly alongside the Program Coordinator to ensure the daily flow of the Elevate Summer Program runs smoothly. The role is highly relational, fast-paced, and student-focused. The Program Assistant will be with students throughout the day, guiding them to scheduled activities, supporting instructors, mentoring during job readiness training, and creating an engaging, structured, and safe environment for high school participants.
The role is ideal for someone who loves working with teenagers, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can balance structure with creativity.
Key Responsibilities:
March–May (Pre-Program Planning, 2–3 hours per week)
- Assist with planning student activities, games, and team-building exercises.
- Secure sponsor ships for meals, Fun Fridays, and student experiences.
- Support planning of volunteer opportunities and enrichment activities.
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator on program logistics and flow.
June 1–July 31 (Program Implementation, Full-Time, M–F 8:30 am–4:30 pm)
- Ensure students arrive on time and report to the correct classroom or activity.
- Maintain the daily schedule and help students transition between activities.
- Support Math and Reading Enrichment Instructors during academic sessions.
- Facilitate activities and keep students actively engaged throughout the day.
- Mentor students during job readiness training and volunteer opportunities.
- Monitor student safety and ensure students remain in approved areas.
- Lead and assist with games, team-building exercises, and character-building activities.
- Provide daily reports and updates to the Program Coordinator.
- Adapt quickly to schedule changes and the daily needs of the program.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with teenagers preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable managing groups of students in an active environment.
- Creative, energetic, and personable.
- Able to remain calm and flexible with last-minute changes.
- Passion for mentorship, student engagement, and youth development.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ideal Candidate:
- Thrives being around high school students all day.
- Naturally engaging, encouraging, and relational.
- Structured but adaptable.
- Proactive and dependable.
- Enjoys planning activities and thinking creatively.
- Excited to be part of a mission-driven summer program.
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