Youth Ministry Associate

Job Description:
4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92604
Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
$23-26/hour, 15-20 hours per week

Job Description
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Associate to help cultivate a youth ministry that nurtures and plants seeds leading to resilient disciples. This individual will invest in Junior High, Confirmation, and High School students through discipleship, mentorship, and meaningful connection with students and their parents.

The right candidate is relationally driven and spiritually grounded, with a heart for students and a gift for creating environments where young people encounter and learn about the way of Jesus. This role carries focused responsibility for the spiritual formation and support of female students, and works alongside staff, volunteers, and families to build a ministry marked by trust, consistency, and care.

Essential Responsibilities

Build meaningful, appropriate relationships with Junior High, Confirmation, and High School students
Disciple and mentor students, with focused responsibility for the spiritual formation and support of female students
Lead or facilitate female small groups, Bible studies, prayer, and age-appropriate discipleship conversations in Junior and High School Sunday programming
Assist with prepping for Sunday youth programming, including curriculum, supplies, room setup, activities, and follow-up
Welcome and follow up with new or less-connected students and connect them to the life of the church
Collaborate with the Communications Director for the creation, scheduling, and promotion of social media content and other marketing initiatives

Ministry Events

Attend a 3-day Winter Camp in January
Assist in creating quarterly serve opportunities and community-building events, from planning through completion
Participate in church-wide community-building events and complete responsibilities as scheduled
Assist in mid-week evening programming as needed
Assist in the organization of and attend the annual Confirmation banquet

Family & Servant Leader Support

Develop positive relationships with congregation members to assist with ministry needs
Help recruit, schedule, orient, equip, and encourage adult servant leaders and student leaders
Support family ministry events, intergenerational opportunities, and appropriate church-wide events

Administrative & Team Support

Maintain registrations, attendance, ministry records, calendars, schedules, receipts, and supply requests
Collaborate with the Communications Director for the creation, scheduling, and promotion of social media content and other marketing initiatives
Follow church policies for safeguarding, reporting, confidentiality, and healthy relational boundaries
Collaborate with staff and ministry leaders and attend relevant meetings, training, and planning sessions as assigned

Organizational Structure

Reports to the Youth Director
Works closely with youth ministry staff, adult servant leaders, and student servant leaders
Collaborates with the broader church staff team and ministry leaders as needed
Supports the family and youth ministry of Good Shepherd

Qualifications

A growing personal faith in Jesus and alignment with the mission and values of the church.
2+ years' experience working with or mentoring middle and high school students in a ministry, camp, school, or similar setting
Ability to build appropriate, trust-based relationships with students, parents, and volunteers
Strong communication and organizational skills, including comfort with social media and basic administration
Availability for Sunday programming (morning and evening), select mid-week evenings, and key events including Winter Camp
Dependable, coachable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a staff team
Must pass a background check and complete required safeguarding training

Additional Information
All Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Staff:

Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
Display Christ-like attitudes and behavior through personal conduct and lifestyle.
Are Coachable and open to feedback and growth.
Do Whatever It Takes to serve the mission of the church and support the team.
Are actively Growing in Christ through their personal faith and participation in the life of the church.
Create a Warm and Inviting environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Show accountability in their role and on the team.
Exhibit a passion to build God's Kingdom.
Invest in Good Shepherd's community of faith.