Job Title: Director of Youth Ministries
Reports to: Pastor
Job Summary
Reporting to the Pastor, this position is responsible to provide leadership and direction for the Youth Ministry (7th – 12th) program. This is a hands-on position, working alongside the Children’s Ministry Director and lay volunteers to serve the students and parents in the spiritual growth of our students.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Provide vision, leadership and direction for Youth Ministry programming that include, but not limited to: Sunday School, Jacob’s Well (mid-week ministry), retreats and special events
- Design, implement and evaluate Youth Ministry program and curriculum to align with the mission of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Statement of Faith
- Engage parents through participation, support and communication of Youth Ministry programs
- Provide resources and guidance to assist parents in their primary role of the discipleship of their children
- Recruit, train, and manage paid staff and volunteers who exemplify the love of Jesus as they minister to the students and their parents
- Actively partner with other staff leaders to integrate Youth Ministry into the larger church body
- Ensure compliance with all mandated and established safety regulations and procedures
- Prepare and monitor annual budget for Youth Ministry
- Contribute to the overall mission of the church by utilizing the unique God given gifts and talents to perform other duties as needed
- Collaborate with other Youth Ministries
- Engage youth of the broader Selma community
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a deep, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, a demonstrated spiritual maturity and a commitment to a humble, faithful Christian lifestyle
- Must be at least 24 years of age
- Must pass criminal background and driver’s license checks
- Must be/become a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
Education and Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or five (5) or more years of related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Gifts/Preferred Qualifications
- An evidenced calling to minister to students
- Leadership experience in youth ministry program management, including teaching experience
- Experience in designing creative student ministry programming
- Ability to build strong relationships with parents, students, volunteers, staff and congregation members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listener and collaborator
- Ability to manage and motivate paid staff and volunteers
- Strong planning, organizing and prioritization skills
- Intermediate proficiency level of computer/technical skills
- Desire to periodically preach
Work Environment
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, work, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when interacting with students
- Able to lift 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, sometimes loud
- Some overnight travel required including Youth Ministry camp events
Please send cover letter and resume to Steve Burton at [email protected].