Programme Coordinator For Youth Ministry

WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH; Penarth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Penarth seeks a dedicated individual to provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to youth services and associated ministries. The role encompasses coordinating events, managing volunteers, and ensuring efficient operation of youth programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a commitment to youth development, and experience with audio-visual equipment. This position requires flexibility in work hours, including evenings and weekends, while facilitating impactful youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience operating current audio-visual and sound/light equipment.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for sub-committee meetings and youth services.
• Organize youth service operations and manage volunteers.
• Plan and administer youth ministry events and retreats.

Skills

Youth development

Pastoral care

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Administration

Education

Diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Job Summary

This role provides comprehensive administrative, coordination, and logistical support to youth services, youth small groups, and associated sub-ministries, enabling impactful youth engagement and seamless event execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage logistics for multiple monthly sub-committee meetings by booking venues, preparing refreshments, taking minutes, and tracking attendance to ensure efficient meeting operations.
• Organize weekly youth service operations by rostering and coordinating volunteers, managing service orders, supporting audio-visual needs, and facilitating service leadership roles such as preaching and Holy Communion stewardship.
• Lead or support weekly Youth Small Group sessions by booking appropriate rooms and collaborating with other ministries to create a conducive environment for youth engagement.
• Plan and administer youth ministry events by recruiting and training leaders, managing participant registration and consent forms, setting up venues, and providing audio-visual support to ensure successful event delivery.
• Provide administrative and logistical assistance for NextGen and Wesley initiatives including inter-generational services, seasonal events (Easter, Christmas), and young adult programs to enhance community involvement.
• Support youth ministry retreats and camps, including overnight stays, by coordinating logistics to facilitate immersive youth experiences.
• Maintain and update inventories and budgets, and process financial claims on behalf of youth ministry volunteers and staff to ensure accurate resource management.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, MS Teams) to support administrative and communication tasks effectively.
• Adapt to non-traditional work schedules including evenings, weekends, and overnight commitments to meet ministry needs.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma holders and above.
• Experience operating current audio-visual and sound/light equipment.
• Demonstrated pastoral care and commitment to youth development.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, and overnight camps.

If you sense God’s call for you to respond and be a part of His work through Wesley Methodist Church, please complete your application, attach your full resume, indicate expected salary and availability, and submit via apply or visit our website: https://wesleymc.org/get-involved/join-us-on-staff.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.