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• Lead bi-weekly Friday night youth group sessions: delivery of content, teaching and worship.
• Create and plan fun, engaging, culturally relevant opportunities for youth to connect and grow together.
• Assist in planning and participate in retreats and mission trips.
• Aid in the development and execution of discipleship, mentoring and fellowship groups for male youth.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for activities, events and mentorship programs.
• Develop individual relationships with students, helping students connect with God, each other, and their families as they grow in the Gospel.
• Assist the Director in planning outreach to uninvolved and unchurched youth.
• Pray regularly for God’s direction and students’ spiritual growth.
• Host periodic parent meetings to determine the needs and expectations of WS families.
• Execute and monitor engaging social media presence for West Side Youth.

• Coordinate administrative tasks with the Director and provide administrative support including creating, managing, and executing communications with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Adhere to church policies regarding safety and security to create a protective environment for students, staff, and volunteers.
• Embrace continuous improvement through program evaluation and feedback methods adjusting programming and other ministry aspects as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop opportunities for youth worship, family worship, church-wide message series, and other means of family discipleship within the church community.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with community leaders and organizations.
• Maintain an understanding of current trends in children’s, youth, and family ministry.
• Relationally support volunteers through 1:1 meetings, community building events, and outreach.

• Participate in RWS staff meetings, training sessions, and events relevant to role and at direction of Director.
• Regularly worship at Redeemer West Side on Sunday to allow for congregation interaction.
• Timely communication on internal platforms (Slack, Asana, etc.).

• Alignment and passion for Redeemer’s vision to serve New York City.
• Gospel-oriented heart to serve God, families, and youth in New York City.
• Commitment to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith.
• Act as a positive Christian role model who possesses a love for God that is evident and contagious.
• Team player with ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic organizational environment.
• Available to work a nontraditional schedule which includes evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Attentive to and works appropriately with a culturally and socio-economically diverse population.

• Excellent communication, service and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to teach Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship to youth and adults.
• Connects well with youth and able to speak to youth in ways they understand and respect.
• Ongoing interest and awareness of issues that are important to youth.
• Undergraduate degree in psychology, theology, religion, biblical studies, youth ministry, education, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (volunteer or paid) participating in children’s, youth, or college ministry.
• Established ability to speak before large and small groups with poise and enthusiasm.
• Confirmed understanding of adolescent development including youth’s educational, social, and developmental needs.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively plan, execute, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities, programs and events with strong time management.
• Experience working with volunteers under supervision.
• Social media fluency.

• Proficiency with GSuite and MSOffice, Asana, Slack, database and social networking applications.
• Experience in social justice ministry.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and/or Safe from Harm certification.

Part time: 20-25hrs/week

Pay Rate: $32-$36/hr