Youth Pastor/Associate

Rise People; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rise People in Coquitlam, Canada, is seeking a passionate individual for a role in youth ministry. The ideal candidate will have a strong calling to pastoral ministry, with responsibilities including leadership development, program coordination, and engaging with youth to foster a vibrant community.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in youth ministry. The candidate will work closely with teams to inspire and motivate leaders while executing programs for middle school students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Ministry, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• Experience recruiting and training volunteers.
• Experience serving in youth or kids ministries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a leadership pipeline for Middle School Youth leaders.
• Coordinate and execute Middle School curriculum and teaching.
• Oversee the development and expansion of student space.

Skills

Leadership development

Recruiting volunteers

Youth ministry experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field

Job description

The ideal candidate will embody a strong sense of calling to pastoral ministry, coupled with operational excellence and a joyful spirit. They will be able to recruit, inspire, and motivate teams of students and leaders, driving meaningful engagement and growth. A formal theological foundation is preferred. This role demands a leader who can follow the vision with practical implementation, fostering a vibrant community.

Areas of Accountability

Leadership Development

• Develop and maintain a leadership pipeline for Middle School Youth leaders
• Discover, recruit, train, and deploy new volunteer leaders
• Build relationships with leaders through regular encouragement, coaching, and appreciation
• Support student leadership development and engagement

Sunday Middle School Youth (6 hours/week)

• Coordinate and execute Middle School curriculum and teaching
• Recruit, develop, and support a team of competent, engaged leaders
• Expand middle school youth Sunday teaching to all services and campuses

Thursday Night Youth (6 hours/week)

• Oversee and execute Middle School aspects of Thursday Night Youth
• Coordinate both youth leader serve teams, and student leadership teams
• Ensure high quality setup and teardown
• Support leader development within the Thursday environment

Student Space (6 hours/week)

• Oversee the development and expansion of student space
• Maintain a space that fosters warmth, hospitality, and community
• Create opportunities for missional reach to visiting students
• Love on and engage with students multiple times per week, forging new relationships and connections

Program Coordination + Admin (12 hours/week)

• Provide administrative support to serve team scheduling and communications
• Oversee smooth execution of check-in systems at youth events
• Oversee food purchasing, cooking, and coordination
• Provide administrative support to the Youth Pastor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Ministry, or a related field (completed or in progress)
• Experience recruiting and training volunteers
• Experience serving in youth or kids ministries
• Able to be accredited with the Christian & Missionary Alliance