Director of Youth, College and UKirk Ministries

Position Overview

The Director of Youth, College, and UKIRK Ministries serves as a team member of the staff of WPC and as a resource for the Christian Education and Campus Ministry groups in planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing ministries for youth (grades 9-12), and college and campus ministries including UKIRK.

• Part-Time/ 25 Hours per week (on average)

• Reports to Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

• Salary $37,000/year 

Responsibilities

Leadership 20%

• Recruit, train, resource, and oversee a ministry team of volunteers for youth, college, and UKIRK ministries.

• Lead, attend and create programs and training for students and alumni students. 

• Be a visible presence in the lives of our youth and families. Participate in WPC programs and student extracurricular and community activities, as appropriate.  

• Provide organizational and staff oversight for faith related programs, mission and service projects, fellowship activities, retreats, weeklong conferences and other group activities for or related to grades 9-12, College and UKIRK Ministries.

• Hire and train college interns as needed for WPC education ministries.

• Work with WPC staff to develop intergenerational programs.

Youth Ministries 35%

• Envision, plan, provide curriculum, coordinate, and oversee the educational ministry, programs, and activities for youth in grades 9-12, in accordance with church policies and best practices.

• Oversee Sunday School classes and instruction, recruit volunteer teachers as necessary.

• Engage students in ways to promote service/outreach, worship and spiritual growth and create new programs and opportunities as age appropriate.

• Lead regular spiritual events and trips.

• Meet with our youth and families as needed.

UKIRK (College and Campus) Ministries 35%

• Maintain a vibrant and meaningful ministry for students, staff, and faculty of The College of William &Mary, including as needed new programs and opportunities. 

• Plan and implement Campus Ministry Sunday and other opportunities for students to participate in worship and the life of WPC.

• Create an environment that is welcoming to all students. Provide pastoral care as needed.

• Seek ways to include students from other local colleges as appropriate.

Administration 10%

• Attend weekly staff meetings. 

• Attend monthly CE meetings.

• Meet with Campus Ministry team.

• Prepare reports for staff and members.

• Review Curriculum for youth annually.

• Plan and oversee Budget for Youth, College and UKIRK Ministries.

• Coordinate schedules for staff and volunteers as needed.

• Create and submit goals annually to Pastor/Head of Staff for approval.

• Assume such additional responsibilities as assigned or approved by Pastor/Head of Staff.

Relational Goals

• Collaborate with WPC Staff, Ministry members and volunteers to invite youth and families into the life of the church. Attend worship services to be a visible part of the life of the Church.

• Strive to develop faith-based relationships with students, faculty, and staff at The College of William & Mary. 

• Strive to develop healthy, mutually accountable Christian relationships with youth and their families, and all members and visitors of WPC.

• Work with communications staff to provide information about upcoming programs and events.

General Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.

• Preferred: Master’s degree or Certification in Education, Ministry, or equivalent experience.

• Experience working with youth and families.

• Possess sound biblical knowledge and a theology consistent with the reformed tradition of the Presbyterian Church USA.

• Enjoy working with youth and college students, enthusiastically helping to grow them in the knowledge and love of Christ.

• Ability to create, plan, oversee and participate in programs for youth and college students.

• Exhibit an ability to be flexible, and available to work Sundays and odd hours.