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Description:  The Director of Youth Ministry at City Presbyterian Church is a part-time member of the church staff, responsible for the Youth Ministry of the church.  This position can be held by one staff person, or the hours can be divided across two staff people.

Qualifications: A successful Director of Youth Ministry is characterized by the following:

• Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws
• Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred)
• Has demonstrated experience in motivating, inspiring, and leading a team of volunteers to minister to youth
• Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools

Responsibilities

• Student/Youth Engagement (50% of the job)
  • Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up
  • Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth
  • Weekly parent/student communications
  • Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings
  • Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC
  • Develop/create/vet teaching curriculum & speakers
  • Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget
• Special Events (35% of the job)
  • Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.)
  • Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night)
  • Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly)
• Family Engagement (5% of the job)
  • Prayer for students & families
  • Check-in with new/old families of students
  • Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
• Leadership Development (5% of the job)
  • Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings
  • Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings
• Supervision (5% of the job)
  • Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
  • Monthly staff meetings
• Other relevant duties: as assigned

Commitment

• Hours: 29 a week (on average)
• Projected start:  June 2025
• Good faith commitment: at least 2 years
• Church membership:  is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres

Compensation & Benefits   

• Salary:  commensurate with qualifications
• Vacation: up to 6 Sundays and 6 Wednesdays off each year
• Tuition assistance for ministry training:  available, please inquire