Saint Simons Presbyterian Church
ECWA USA
Posted By: Openings From Our Partners
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
The Director of Youth Ministry will mentor and minister to youth (grade 6-12), and their families. The Director will lead programs such as Sunday evening Youth Group, weekly morning devotions, Sunday School classes, Confirmation, annual youth trips (Montreat, Mission Trips, weekend retreats), and other events throughout the academic year, all seeking to invite young people into discipleship and a life of faith, sharing the love of Christ with them at all times.
WORK SCHEDULE AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is flexible for an individual seeking fulltime (35 hrs/wk) or parttime employment. However, a minimum of 20 hrs/wk is required. This position reports to the Senior Pastor and works closely with the Director of Christian Education and other staff members, as needed. This position maintains a work schedule that is responsive to the needs, programs and activities (including evening and weekend) of the Church. The Director also works closely with and provides leadership for the Youth Ministry Committee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Maintain administrative records showing activities, level of interest, promotional activities,
attendees, program results. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Abilitytoconciselyandclearlyorganizethoughtsandideastoeffectivelycommunicateintended
message to the intended audience.
Abilitytoassessneedsofvariousagegroups,todevelopprogramsaccordingly,toevaluateresults,
and shift as needed.
Abilitytomaintainclearandaccuraterecordsofprogramevaluations,anyissuesofsafety,and
to ensure the safe operation of youth facilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, maintaining positive
working relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people from different age groups,
cultures, economic status, educational backgrounds and education.
Ability to remain calm in the face of possible incidents with young people, to create an
atmosphere of confidence with parents, and to demonstrate an attitude of maturity and integrity.
Ability to administer programs and procedures with consistency, always considering the
emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual safety and well-being of program participants.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED: A strong, personal faith in Jesus Christ, and a combination of education, training, and experience that would prepare one for success in the described position. Demonstrated skills that include, but are not limited to, clear communications, maturity, professionalism, adaptability, flexibility, and leadership.
PREFERRED: Prior experience working with youth in a church environment. Prior experience and/or leadership in reformed and/or PC(USA) settings.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical requirements include but may not be limited to: maintaining standing and sitting positions for extended periods; ability to walk, climb steps, bend, kneel, stoop in order to teach and to get and maintain the attention of children. Tactile acuity sufficient to handle program materials and technology used in program delivery. Ability to see, speak and hear.
Mental requirements include but may not be limited to: general math functions, intermediate reading, advanced reasoning, advanced speaking ability, and advanced writing ability. Ability to recognize relationships between bits of data, to compile thoughts and ideas into a connected plan or strategy. Ability to sense the mood of children and to respond appropriately.
Work Place: Flexible
Job Types: Youth Pastor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Denomination: Presbyterian - PCUSA
Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States
Zip Code: 31522
Hours Per Week: 20-30
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