Assistant Site Director of Moving Everest

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture is Christ-centered, people-focused, and results-oriented, combining love and structure with a growth mindset.

About the role

The Assistant Site Director helps manage the day-to-day operations and programming of a specific By The Hand Club site. This self-motivated leader serves youth in under-served neighborhoods, reports to the Site Director, and assists in supervising site staff.

Spiritual Requirements

• Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.
• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
• Leads a team devotional on a regular basis and participates in weekly team prayer.
• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.
• Works with staff and members of the EOS Leadership Team to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further By The Hand’s religious purpose and freedom.

Responsibilities

• Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.
• Models the cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.
• Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
• Participates in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual review meetings.
• Develops, trains, and manages staff and conducts weekly check-in meetings.
• Accountable to the Site Director for reaching specific work goals and fulfilling responsibilities.
• Partners with the Site Director and Human Resources to ensure staffing needs are met, and participates in the selection and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensures eye and dental, meal program, and enrollment packet goals are met, including updated files on each student.
• Assists Site Director in reviewing, tracking, and approving staff paid time off (PTO) and hours worked via Rippling.
• Ensures report cards are collected and scanned to the database manager.
• Provides support for Team Leaders with maintaining attendance, retention, and home/school visit metrics.
• In coordination with the Site Administrator and Enrollment Specialist, schedules eye and dental appointments for the site.
• Coordinates the schedule of Spring Benefit activities, as well as other special events and trips.
• Communicates with the Director of Facilities regarding building repairs, housekeeping, and safety needs or concerns.
• In coordination with the Site Administrator and Enrollment Specialist, ensures transportation for programming and field trips is organized and scheduled.
• Oversees technology and ensures computer policies are followed along with the care of all devices.
• In coordination with the Site Administrator and Enrollment Specialist, ensures the site is compliant in serving food and snacks.
• Attends leadership training and professional development opportunities.
• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, i.e., education, ministry, social work, business, or counseling.
• 3+ years of experience managing others.
• Comfortable using Google Suite, Google Drive, and communication apps.

Skills

• Christ-like servant leader with a sense of calling and models Biblical principles.
• Passion and commitment to urban student transformation, confidence to lead in challenging situations, and belief that all children can learn.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence.
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
• Outstanding time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills with children and adults.

Metrics

• 100% of students have a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
• 100% of students attend and are involved in a local church.
• 100% of students are able to share faith with others.
• 100% of students enrolled based on the site goal.
• 100% of students complete reading software programs.
• 80% or more of students attend.
• 80% or more of students retained.
• 75% of students passing their classes at school, preferably making ABCs.
• 80% or more home and school visits every three months.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is an in-person role requiring attendance as agreed upon by your immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to speak and listen. This role may require moving equipment from room to room and lifting up to 50 pounds. Periodic travel to other organizational sites for meetings and trainings is required.

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000 per year