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Library, located in South Park Township, is one of many small coal-mining communities established by the Pittsburgh Coal Company at the turn of the twentieth century. Unfortunately by the l960s, the coal industry no longer provided viable employment options for Western Pennsylvania and many families in certain sections of those communities began to face serious hardships and began witnessing the deterioration of the community as they once knew it. Our communities expressed fear that our children and youth would surrender to negative risk factors that existed in their environments if they did not increase the community’s capacity to protect them. The need to provide services to the target population and neighborhood dramatically increased as we began experiencing an influx of low-income single-head of family residents following the demolition of deteriorating inner-city public housing plans in the city. Academically, many of these children were now attending local area schools but had come from schools that were declared by the State Department of Education as failing. Today, we are a grassroots organization rooted in the Christian faith, with strong ties to both the Christian community and underserved families in the South Hills. We currently reach over 150 socially, culturally, and economically disadvantaged South Hills youth and their families each year. We have built a distinctive collaborative team drawn from our faith-based, mental health, and educational communities, and our committed Board of Directors represents a diverse cross-section of our Christian faith and professional community.

About The Melting Pot Ministries 

Library, located in South Park Township, is one of many small coal-mining communities established by the Pittsburgh Coal Company at the turn of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, by the l960’s, the coal industry no longer provided viable employment options for Western Pennsylvania and many families in certain sections of those communities began to face serious hardships and began witnessing the deterioration of the community as they once knew it. Our communities expressed fear that our children and youth would surrender to negative risk-factors that existed in their environments if they did not increase the community’s capacity to protect them. 

 

The need to provide services to the target population and neighborhood dramatically increased as we began experiencing an influx of low-income single-head of family residents following the demolition of deteriorating inner-city public housing plans in the city. Academically, many of these children were now attending local area schools but had come from schools that were declared by the State Department of Education as failing. 

 

Today, we are a grassroots organization rooted in the Christian faith, with strong ties to both the Christian community and underserved families in the South Hills. We currently reach over 150 socially, culturally, and economically disadvantaged South Hills youth and their families each year. We have built a distinctive collaborative team drawn from our faith-based, mental health, and educational communities, and our committed Board of Directors represents a diverse cross-section of our Christian faith and professional community.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide general administrative and program support for the Out-of-School Time (After-school and summer) and Community Outreach Programs. 
• Manage online resources (Link2Feed and Brightwheel).
• Assist with food set-up and clean-up (Track food service, serve food, wash dishes, wipe tables, sweep and mop floors).  
• Follow the opening and closing procedures. 
• Assist in the planning and overseeing of Melting Pot Ministries events.
• Operate the organization’s van to safely transport students to and from designated locations.
• Additional work may be required upon request from leadership. 

 

Qualifications 

• Associates Degree or two (2) years relevant work experience. 
• Proficient MS Office knowledge. 
• Proficient Google Workspace Knowledge.
• Act 33/34 & FBI Clearances, mandated reporter certification, Annual Disclosure Report, food services certification, first aid and safety training required. 
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills. 
• Diplomatic approach to problem solving, time management and ability to take initiative. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated love and commitment for working with school age children of all ages.  
• Strong interpersonal skills including working with a diverse staff and client population.
• Must be an insured driver with a valid driving license and good driving record. 

 

Afterschool Hours: Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm EST

 

COVID-19 Precaution(s): 

• Personal protective equipment provided or required 
• May be subject to temperature screenings 

 

Melting Pot Ministries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Melting Pot Ministries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.