Bridge Students Campus Director

Church Posting a DBA of Ministry Marketing LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Community Church is seeking a Student Ministry Director to lead Middle and High School ministries with energy, care, and faith formation. The role involves coordinating weekly gatherings, events, groups, and discipleship opportunities to help students connect with God and grow in community.

Ideal candidates are relational, spiritually grounded, and experienced in recruiting volunteers, planning events, and partnering with families to encourage ongoing spiritual growth across

Qualifications

• Relational, energetic youth leader with passion for teens.
• Experience leading student ministries and mentoring volunteers.
• Gifted teacher with age-appropriate communication.
• Strong in volunteer recruitment and training.
• Skilled in planning events (retreats, trips).
• Track record of excellence in youth programs.
• High relational intelligence and conflict-honoring leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Middle and High School ministries and weekly gatherings.
• Recruit, equip, and develop adult student leaders.
• Partner with families to support spiritual growth.
• Create engaging environments for students to connect with God.

Skills

Youth leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Teaching / communication

Event planning

Conflict resolution

Discipleship & ministry

Team building

Job description

This is a part or full-time ministry position at The Bridge Community Church.

The Bridge is seeking a Student Ministry Director to lead Middle and High School ministries with leadership, energy, fun, and care at our next campus. This leader will create engaging environments where students connect with God, build community, and take next steps in their faith. They’ll execute weekly gatherings, events, groups, and discipleship opportunities.

Our ideal Student Ministry Director is a dynamic youth leader - relational, energetic, and spiritually grounded. They’ll recruit and develop adult leaders, design and execute weekly gatherings, communicate effectively, and partner with families to encourage spiritual growth. This role requires a collaborative, strategic leader committed to faith formation and culture-building in every season of adolescence.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Youth-culture savvy
  People magnet
  Inspiring DNA carrier
• Mentor‑heart
• Team player & team builder
• Adaptable multitasker
• Strong communicator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thriving, healthy relationship with Jesus and passion for teens
• Experience leading student ministries
• Gifted teacher with age-appropriate communication
• Strong in volunteer recruitment and training
• Skilled in event planning (retreats, mission trips)
• Track record of excellence in kids/youth programs
• High relational intelligence
• Leads through conflict in a way that honors people