Student Ministry Director

Job Description

To whom responsible: Family Pastor

Purpose: To create and maintain an environment where students find and follow Jesus

Time Commitment:  Full-Time

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Christ-Centered: Lives a lifestyle that demonstrates Jesus is Lord of his/her life
• Communication Skills: Displays good communication skills
• Teaching: Comfortable in front a group and capable of writing and delivering compelling messages
• Relational: Enjoys connecting with others and builds/maintains healthy relationships
• Detail-Oriented: Strives for excellence, has great attention to detail and is highly organized
• Problem-Solving Skills: Adaptable, able to quickly discern issues and move to solutions with ease
• Team Player: Collaborates well in a team environment
• Technical Aptitude: Working knowledge of (or eagerness to learn) technical production of Sunday services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to the Student Ministry team
  • Recruit and train volunteers
  • Coordinate volunteer team to ensure proper coverage for all events
  • Steward the evangelistic temperature of the ministry
• Oversee all aspects of Middle and High School Ministry
  • Ensure a fun and engaging environment for all students 6th-12th grade
  • Serve as the primary teacher for youth group meetings
  • Plan the student ministry calendar
  • Plan and lead all aspects of MS and HS youth group meetings
  • Oversee student ministry small group structure
  • Invest in relationships with students outside of normal ministry meetings
  • Maintain regular communication with students and parents regarding the ministry
• ?Additional area of responsibility: Sunday Service Production
  • Oversee special events as assigned
  • Lead volunteer Tech team – recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers
  • Oversee all technical aspects of Sunday morning services – includes audio, graphics, lighting, camera, streaming, etc.
  • Troubleshoot tech problems and provide general maintenance of tech throughout the week 

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Exercise interpersonal skills that build relationships, encourage ministry involvement, and facilitate collaborative interaction
• Exhibit organizational commitment to team members, the church, and its leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A dynamic, authentic walk with Christ characterized by a love for God and others
• A sense of calling to ministry
• A love for student ministry and a passion for student’s spiritual growth
• Excellent people skills and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Agreement with Pathway statement of faith
• B.A. or equivalent experience preferred

Salary: Salary to be determined based on experience. Benefits include a generous health insurance package and paid time off. Possibility of temporary housing in church owned home.

Organization Description

Love God. Love People.

Pathway is a place where you are welcomed into an extraordinary life regardless of your background or phase of life. We believe your life will be transformed with purpose through a relationship with Jesus. At Pathway Church, you’ll be strengthened through Bible-based teaching and have the opportunity to forge lasting friendships.