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Youth Director - Minnesota Conference Office

Minnesota Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

The Minnesota Conference is seeking a Christ-centered and visionary Youth Director to disciple, lead, and grow youth and young adult ministries across the state. This role oversees camp ministries, Pathfinders, Adventurers, and youth / young adult ministries. The director will collaborate with pastors, teachers, and local churches to disciple and engage the next generation, developing innovative approaches to retain and inspire youth within the church.

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We are searching for a dynamic leader who brings creativity, energy, and adaptability to shape the future of youth ministry in Minnesota. If you’re passionate about helping young people know, love, serve, and share Jesus, we invite you to apply.

Please note : The Youth Director spends approximately 10 weeks each summer on-site at North Star Camp to operate our summer camp programs and travels several times per year for recruiting, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and be a Seventh-day Adventist church member in regular standing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field required; Master of Divinity or similar degree preferred.
  • 3–5 years of youth ministry experience strongly preferred. Experience working in summer camps preferred.
  • Must have strong people skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and a collaborative mindset.
  • CPR and First Aid certification required within six months of hire or prior to the camp season starting.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate complex ideas in both public and private settings.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to work cooperatively with Conference administration and personnel.
  • Must be able to write and speak English fluently.

Job Summary

The youth director is responsible for coordinating and implementing Conference youth initiatives, including master guide, youth & young adults, pathfinders, adventurers and camp ministries. The youth director also serves local churches by training and providing resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with all pastors and teachers to benefit youth and young adult ministry for our churches across the Minnesota Conference.
  • Direct, manage and run the summer camp program at North Star Camp. This includes, but is not limited to, marketing the camp, recruiting staff and operating the camp.
  • Direct and work with leadership and Pathfinder, Master Guide and Adventurer ministries (clubs) throughout Minnesota.
  • Work with individual churches to help them grow with youth / young adults, keeping youth in the churches, trying and testing pilot projects so the median age of the church will be lowered.
  • Work with and support youth pastors in the Conference.
  • Plan Conference-wide MYPAC events.
  • Schedule regular visitation of churches throughout the Conference.
  • Work alongside, support and promote youth ministry in the MAUC / NAD.
  • By right of position, serve as a permanent invitee of the Conference Board of Trustees, member of the North Star Camp Board, MYPAC Council, Pathfinder Council, Adventure Council, and any other applicable boards or committees.
  • Other duties as appropriate or assigned.
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