Job Description
Job Description
Overview
To lead and develop a dynamic youth ministry that encourages spiritual growth, discipleship, and engagement among the church's and local community's youth (typically grades 9-12), primarily targeting the students of local public, private, and home school organizations.
Weekly Activities
Sunday Services :
Attend, oversee, and encourage youth involvement in the main church services.
Youth Group Meetings :
- Plan and lead mid-week youth group gatherings.
- Prepare and deliver a youth-focused sermon or lesson during youth gatherings.
- Facilitate small group discussions and Bible studies.
- Organize and oversee interactive and engaging activities, including games, worship, and fellowship.
- Provide counseling and mentorship to students.
- Manage and coordinate up to 4 interns.
Office Hours :
Maintain regular office hours for youth to drop in for counseling and discipleship.Meet with parents to discuss the spiritual growth and development of students.Contact 2 new students and 4 existing students per week via text, social media, lunch / coffee meetings, etc.Spend 1-3 hours per week attending student extracurricular activities.Team Coordination :
Collaborate with volunteer leaders to plan and execute youth activities.Attend and participate in staff and church leadership meetings.Monthly Activities :
Planning Coordination :
Review 3, 6, and 12-month calendars for long-term planning purposes and to proactively plan future events.Provide upcoming weekly schedule to the executive pastor for review.Review youth department financial performance comparing actual vs. budget.Quarterly / Semi-Annual Activities :
Special Events :
Organize and lead youth events such as social outings, service projects, and worship nights at least 6-8 times per year.Conduct training sessions for volunteer leaders at least once per semester.Parental Engagement :
Host 2-4 parent meetings per year to discuss specific events, youth development, talk about the upcoming year / semester, and gather feedback.Yearly Activities :
Retreats, Events, and Camps :
Plan and lead annual youth retreats and summer camps.Organize and oversee mission trips and community service projects.Coordinate with other local churches for joint youth events and activities at least once per year.Budget Planning :
Develop and manage the youth ministry budget.Plan and execute fundraising activities to support youth ministry initiatives.Development :
Stay updated on youth ministry trends and best practices through reading, workshops, social media, and conferences.Develop leaders within youth ministry with a goal of raising up future interns.Church Events :
Coordinate youth participation in major church events and holidays (WOW Weekend, Summer Fun Days, Youth Camp, Kids Kamp, etc.).ANNUAL GOALS :
Increase attendance at youth events by 10% based on average attendance measurements at annual review date.Recruit 3 new volunteers to help with mid-week youth meetings and trips.Retain >75% of incoming middle school students through proactive meetings and engagement events.
Minimize any youth department budget variances toAdd 1 new event that captures the spirit of MH youthQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :
Strong Christian faith and a passion for youth ministry.Bachelor’s degree from a qualified University and / or equivalent experience preferred.Previous experience in youth ministry or related roles.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and parents.Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Pay : $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Expected hours : 25 – 40 per week
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
