Youth Associate Director

Description

HOURS:                     Full Time (40 hours per week, schedule based on department needs)

START RANGE:        $28.85 ( ) | Hourly Non-Exempt

CAMPUS:                  Rancho Cucamonga, CA

DEPARTMENT:         Campus Operations           

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Youth Associate Director at Patria Church is a dedicated support role, assisting the Youth Overcomers and Young Adults Director in empowering high school students and Jesus Club participants to grow in their faith and personal development. This role provides crucial support in planning and executing programs, events, and initiatives that encourage spiritual growth, community connection, and active engagement with God’s mission. The Youth Associate Director helps organize worship services, outreach opportunities, and small groups while fostering a welcoming environment for all youth. This individual builds meaningful relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and community members to create a supportive network that nurtures faith and belonging. This individual will work collaboratively to support the vision and leadership of the Youth Overcomers and Young Adults Director while modeling Christ-like leadership and service. The Youth Associate Director will report directly to the Youth Overcomers and Young Adults Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully embraces and acts in accordance with the vision of Patria Church to Seek the Lost, Teach the Found, and Send the Disciples.
• Willing to fulfill the four values and pillars of Patria Church. We are Christ (Mission, Christ-Centered Driven), Community (Diversity, Kingdom Driven), Character (Leadership, Discipleship Driven), Commitment (Family Driven).
• Embraces and executes a Neighborhood Groups philosophy of ministry.
• Supports the Youth Overcomers and Young Adults Director in implementing dynamic weekly programs, events, and worship services for high school students.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for all youth events to ensure alignment with Patria Church’s mission, vision and values.
• Assist with high school campus outreach programs, including Jesus Club, by coordinating logistics and fostering relationships with local schools.
• Helps with food, supplies, and material organization for Jesus Club and Patria Youth Services.
• Supports efforts to attract and engage high school students, including those not yet connected to a church community.
• Assists in building small groups and neighborhood gatherings to foster relationships, accountability, and discipleship.
• Encourages student participation and involvement in ministry activities to cultivate leadership skills.
• Builds relationships with students, offering encouragement and support within ministry activities.
• Creates opportunities for students to serve within the church and community.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders dedicated to discipling youth.
• Helps facilitate leadership training and enrichment opportunities for volunteer teams.
• Works closely with Patria Youth staff and volunteers to communicate and implement ministry goals.
• Provides administrative support for tracking youth ministry progress and reporting to the Youth Overcomers and Young Adults Director.
• Assists in managing Patria Youth and Jesus Club operational budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Supports the integration of young adults into church life, ensuring they are connected to the broader community.
• Ensures the safety and security of youth programs by assisting with policy implementation, including background checks and emergency protocols.
• Stays informed about trends in youth development and supportive innovative ministry approaches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Character:  A person of integrity, specifically in areas related to administrative support, relationships, and time management.  A person with a spirit of submission, eagerness, and flexibility, as well as a teachable spirit and sense of humor.

Competency: Solid people skills, high organizational skills. Exemplifies sound discretion and maintains confidentiality in interpersonal interactions. Effectively communicates with and relates to people of all ages. A team player who can effectively multi-task and who is comfortable in interdenominational settings. One who takes personal initiative in learning, has solid computer skills, and strives for excellence.

Convictions: In full agreement with and champions the vision, mission, and values of Patria Church. 

The above summary of duties represents the major task and duties. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Therefore, the individual may perform other related tasks under the direction of the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software. Windows based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in youth or outreach ministry preferred.
• A college diploma or equivalent ministry experience is preferred.
• Devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, exemplifying strong moral character, integrity, and a commitment to Christian principles.
• Demonstrated passion for youth development and outreach initiatives.
• Experience working in culturally and ethnically diverse ministry environments.

JOB SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events with poise and professionalism.
• Effective communicator with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate within a team and provide leadership support.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to develop innovative ministry strategies.
• Culturally aware and technologically proficient.
• Adaptable to evolving ministry needs and capable of handling unforeseen challenges with professionalism.
• Strong time management and organizational capabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgement in all responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and dedicated to supporting the success of the team.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and excellence in all tasks.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Skilled in strategic planning and resource coordination to enhance ministry effectiveness.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Always demonstrate Christ-centered behavior by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
• Member of the Patria Church (or willing to transfer membership to Patria Church).
• Pastors are required to attend all regularly scheduled Sunday and Wednesday church services. Support staff must attend at least one (1) regularly scheduled weekend church service.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes serving at Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas services as well as the annual volunteer appreciation event.
• Regular involvement in Patria Church activities, ministries, neighborhood groups, and events.
• Tithe 10% to Patria Church.
• Signed acknowledgment of the Patria Church’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to Patria Church’s policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
• Professional attitude and demeanor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift to 25lbs (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. External and internal applicant, as well as position incumbents who are or become disable, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a “reasonable accommodation”, if such is determined, on a case-by-case basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Patria Church provides all training required to ensure employee safety.

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