Youth Jobs Partnership (YJP) Program Developer & FacilitatorAbout Scranton Road Ministries CDCScranton Road Ministries Community Development Corporation (SRMCDC) is a faith-based, vision-driven nonprofit committed to revitalizing Cleveland—one life at a time. Since 2001, we’ve served more than 26,500 people, addressing challenges related to poverty, education, and employment. Our program includes Job Training, Academic Enrichment, Digital Literacy, Legal Education, Leadership Development, and College & Career Planning, and more.
About Youth Jobs Partnership (YJP)YJP is a dynamic career readiness initiative for youth ages 15–20, offering interactive training in job readiness, personal finance, and professional development. Our mission is to expand the future of Cleveland’s young adults through exploring career pathways, continual exposure to real-world experiences, and professional development.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an energetic, faith-based, vision-driven YJP Program Developer & Facilitator who blends classroom passion with a builder mentality. This position plays a key role in delivering high-impact programming to youth across Cleveland. This individual should bring initiative, creativity, cultural awareness, and a collaborative spirit to every session. They will facilitate engaging, SEL-informed lessons aligned with YJP’s curriculum while also helping shape and expand the program based on student needs and feedback.
Key Responsibilities- Dynamic Facilitation & Instruction: Deliver interactive, SEL-informed lessons (in-school) as well as faith-based leadership/mentorship programming (out-of-school) aligned with key workforce frameworks (NACE Competencies, Employability Skills Framework, P21, CASEL SEL, CTE) to equip students with college and career skills.
- Data Analysis & Student Retention: Maintain accurate student progress evaluations, attendance, and reporting metrics while utilizing data analysis to refine instruction and program design.
- Strategic Growth & System Building: Support continuous program improvement by identifying operational gaps, building scalable systems, researching workforce/education trends, and managing project timelines.
- Partnership & Community Engagement: Develop authentic relationships with Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) schools, local employers, and nonprofits to cultivate student placement opportunities and extend program reach.
- Mission-Driven Leadership: Serve as an ethical role model, embodying integrity, humility, and servant leadership grounded in Scranton Road Ministries' Christian mission and values.
Qualifications & Skills- Experience: 3+ years in college/career readiness and workforce development. Classroom facilitation experience as well as experience serving historically underserved youth preferred.
- Education:Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Education, Workforce Development, Youth Services, or a related field
- Mindset & Leadership: Strategic thinker with a builder mentality, critical thinker, proactive problem solver, highly organized, accountable, and an excellent communicator.
- Schools & Networks: Familiarity with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (or similar) and regional employer/community networks is preferred.
- Technical & Pedagogical Competency: Proficient in Google Workspace, presentation tools (e.g., Canva), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices, trauma-informed approaches, and data analysis.
- Requirements: Valid driver’s license, successful BCI/FBI background check, and alignment with the mission and faith values of Scranton Road Ministries CDC.
Reports to: Youth Jobs Partnership Program Director
Time Commitment: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, Commensurate with experience, Health Insurance, 401k
To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates may apply by submitting a Resume and Cover Letter to: Scranton Rd. Ministries C.D.C.
Attn: JB Hecock, Chief Operating Officer
Email: jbhecock@srmcdc.org
or attention to: Scranton Rd. Ministries C.D.C. 3095 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
