Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief partners with churches, schools, and community members to serve immigrants and refugees across Chicagoland. This role recruits, trains, and supports volunteers as youth tutors and club leaders, while working with internal teams to engage community partners in hosting after-school and summer programs. It also builds relationships with local leaders to foster meaningful involvement with immigrant and refugee youth.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until June 30, 2026, and contingent upon funding extension.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, interview, train, support, appreciate, and retain volunteers to serve as youth tutors and club leaders.
• Coordinate tutoring matches between volunteers and students, including attending initial match meetings at clients’ homes.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers, offering ongoing support and coaching.
• Collaborate with the Children and Youth team to identify students who may benefit from academic, social-emotional support, and assist with their enrollment in tutoring or club programs.
• Collaborate with the Children and Youth team to ensure signed permission forms and student documentation is completed
• Track all required volunteer, partner, and student metrics in World Relief’s Microsoft Dynamics database.
• Contribute to monthly program reports, evaluations and assessments as requested.
• Support the planning and implementation of weekly youth clubs (virtual or in-person), ensuring quality, safety, and volunteer coverage.
• Participate in regular Volunteer Engagement and Children and Youth team meetings.
• Alongside the Church and Volunteer Engagement teams, represent World Relief at churches and community events to raise awareness and inspire volunteer involvement.
• Collaborate with the Church Mobilization team to identify strategic church partnerships encouraging them to host or support tutoring and club programming.
• Serve as a point of contact for partner churches involved in youth programs and clubs, providing ongoing coaching and training to churches as needed.
• Assist with special projects, events, and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Passion for engaging volunteers and churches in meaningful service to support vulnerable youth
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize, motivate, coach, and support individuals and groups
• Relational intelligence, excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); other design or database skills a plus
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
• Afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend availability required
• Proven experience building mutually beneficial partnerships between organizations or churches.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children or youth in educational or mentoring settings
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience working cross-culturally and building inclusive environments
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to train and coach volunteers and church groups in cross-cultural engagement
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.