Youth Director- Northminster Presbyterian Church

Job Description

Position: Director of Youth Ministry Supervisor: Senior Pastor/Head of Staff General Summary: Guided by Northminster Presbyterian Church’s (NPC) mission, vision, and values, the Director of Youth Ministry leads the congregation’s efforts to raise up ever-increasing numbers of faithful followers of Christ among the middle school and high school populations inside the church and out in the community. Essential Job Functions: • Grow NPC’s youth ministry, empowering youth to bear witness to Christ in all aspects of their daily lives. • Plan, implement and lead an effective program of youth events, worship services, missions, small group discussions and one-on-one outreach for youth in grades 6 – 12 in conjunction with the volunteer youth ministry team. • Recruit, train, equip and manage volunteers to appropriately love and engage students and to fully staff youth ministry programs and events. • Develop and oversee the annual Youth Ministry budget for review and approval. • Provide direction and oversight for all youth-related communications, including newsletters, church bulletin announcements, web-site content, social media and youth marketing. • Provide leadership for the Confirmation Ministry. • Responsible for ensuring all youth volunteers receive proper training and clearance in the Safe Boundaries abuse prevention policy and program or its equivalent. • Attend staff meetings and maintain a cooperative leadership relationship with all members of the staff, volunteers, parents and congregation. • Continue to grow and mature in Christian faith through study and prayer. • Supervise the Children’s Ministry Coordinator mentoring that person in the areas of curriculum, building relationships and attracting volunteers. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Session. • Reports directly to the Senior Pastor / Head of Staff.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities: • Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, demonstrating Christian maturity and a deep and prayerful dependence upon God. • Theologically consistent with the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) and NPC. • Display the ability and passion to engage youth and parents and help them grow in their faith. • Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related ministries degree (included but not limited to Family Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education) is required; Master’s degree desired. • Professional experience in church ministry to youth desired. • Successful experience desired recruiting, building and equipping teams for ministry. • Strong leadership, creative teaching approaches, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster teamwork in a positive atmosphere with staff, volunteers and parents. • Well organized with solid administration and communication skills; computer proficient. • One who believes they are called to youth ministry with a long-term commitment. • Past experience desired managing or mentoring peers.

Address	Street Address: 10720 N Knoxville Ave. City: Peoria State / Province: IL Postal / Zip Code: 61615
Phone Number	(309) 258-1760
E-mail	patchescmusa@hotmail.com
Your Organization or Business Website	http://www.northminster.us/