Tech Center Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Department
Tech Center Coordinator Forge Program
Reports to Position Classification
Director of Ministry Operations Full Time; 1st shift
Direct Reports FLSA Status
None Exempt
Location Salary Level
Gateway Center 4
Last Update JD Number
10-15-26 06-05

Purpose/Mission/Vision

Gateway Mission is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit ecclesiastical ministry operating under the
direction of a volunteer Board of Directors elected from a broad cross-section of Christians in
the community.

Our mission is to declare and demonstrate the love of Jesus by providing housing and
programs for the homeless and less fortunate. Our vision is to equip each person we serve to
follow Jesus and live as a productive citizen.

Gateway Mission considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our
team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Gateway Mission have a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Core Values, Statement of
Faith, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

Position Summary

The Tech Center Coordinator leads the educational, vocational, and employment-readiness
components of the Gateway Forge Program. Working with Program and Social Enterprise
staff, this position integrates classroom learning, work-based training, and career
development to prepare students for sustainable employment and independent living.

The Tech Center Coordinator builds relationships and teaches truth through learning and
work, encouraging responsibility, growth, and a Biblical understanding of work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Educational & Vocational Programming

• Lead Forge educational and vocational programming in alignment with program goals

and student needs.

• Coordinate curriculum, instruction, certifications, and educational opportunities that

support employment readiness.

• Provide instruction and learning support appropriate for adult learners.
• Maintain required course syllabi, educational records (attendance, grades, transcripts)

and ensure compliance with applicable vocational school requirements.

Work-Based Learning & Career Development
• Partner with Social Enterprise staff to integrate classroom learning with meaningful work

weekly student evaluations, and workplace expectations within the vocational training
environment.

• Partner with Social Enterprise staff by modeling an excellent work ethic while working

alongside students when schedule allows.

• Help students identify vocational strengths and employment goals and develop practical

plans toward employment and continued vocational growth.

• Build relationships with employers, educational institutions, and community

organizations that expand training and employment opportunities.

application of Biblical truth to learning and work.

Program Quality & Stewardship
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment consistent with

strengthen student learning and outcomes.

Personal Qualifications

• Practicing believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Active member of a local evangelical church community.
• Desire to meet physical and spiritual needs by sharing the good news of the Gospel.
• Supports and upholds Gateway Mission's Mission, Vision, Core Values, Statement of

boundaries.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree, vocational education, or

related training preferred.

• Three to five years of relevant vocational, educational, ministry, workforce-development,

or related experience preferred.

• Experience with LEAN principles preferred.
• Experience with adult learners, vocational training, learning technology, or workforce

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to build effective relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to teach, coach, encourage, and provide constructive feedback to adult learners.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate programming, student records, resources, and

Physical Activities/Demands

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, and move between offices, classrooms, program areas, and

Work Environment

• Work is performed in offices, classrooms, residential program areas, and occasionally

Social Enterprise work environments.

• Frequent interaction with adult students, staff, and volunteers.
• Occasional exposure to production-floor noise, dust, moving equipment, and donated

ministry settings.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
competent, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)

Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions
and to perform and other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or
assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and are subject to possible modification to
reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will
possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed are the
minim levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or
otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ relationship.

Gateway Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as
applicable.