Director of Youth Ministries

United Methodist Church; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous health & retirement package

Job summary

Suntree United Methodist Church on Florida's Space Coast is seeking a youth ministry leader called to invest in middle and high school students and their families. The role emphasizes building a thriving youth culture within a welcoming congregation.

You should bring at least 3 years of youth ministry experience, a Bachelor's degree, and alignment with Wesleyan theology. The position is full-time with Sunday and evening responsibilities, offering health and retirement benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in youth ministry or a closely related context.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees welcomed.
• Alignment with Wesleyan theology and the United Methodist tradition.
• Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading volunteers or staff with clear direction and accountability.
• Ability to pass background checks and complete all safe church training.

Responsibilities

• Cast vision and provide pastoral care for middle and high school students and their families.
• Teach biblically grounded, engaging messages that connect faith to everyday life.
• Ensure youth are meaningfully integrated into the worshiping and serving life of the church.
• Plan and lead weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, special events, and mission opportunities.
• Build on a strong missions culture and develop new connections with local schools and the broader community.
• Recruit, equip, and support a team of adult leaders who invest relationally in students.
• Lead and support youth missions fundraising within a congregation with a well-developed culture of generosity.
• Manage ministry planning, budget stewardship, communications, and safe church compliance.

Skills

Youth ministry

Relational leadership

Communication

Volunteer leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degrees welcomed

Job description

A Calling on the Space Coast

We're looking for a leader with a genuine calling to youth ministry - someone with energy, relational instincts, and the hunger to be invested in as much as they invest in others. If you're looking for a place that will believe in you and help you grow, keep reading.

Suntree UMC is a theologically grounded, culturally open congregation on Florida's Space Coast. We take our Wesleyan roots seriously and hold them with open hands. Our youth ministry has a strong foundation - a committed core of students, seasoned adult leaders, and a church that puts youth at the center of its life and mission. We're not looking for someone with everything figured out - we're looking for someone called, hungry, and ready to build something lasting with a congregation that will be in their corner.

Key Responsibilities

• Cast vision and provide pastoral care for middle and high school students and their families
• Teach biblically grounded, engaging messages that connect faith to everyday life
• Ensure youth are meaningfully integrated into the worshiping and serving life of the church
• Plan and lead weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, special events, and mission opportunities
• Build on a strong missions culture and develop new connections with local schools and the broader community
• Recruit, equip, and support a team of adult leaders who invest relationally in students
• Lead and support youth missions fundraising within a congregation with a well-developed culture of generosity
• Manage ministry planning, budget stewardship, communications, and safe church compliance
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Generous health benefits package provided
• Retirement benefits provided
• Full-time with regular Sunday and evening responsibilities; position open until filled

What We're Looking For

We're not expecting a fully formed ministry veteran. We're looking for someone who is clearly called, relationally gifted, and ready to grow into this role with a community behind them.

• Personal, growing Christian faith with a clear calling to youth ministry
• Minimum 3 years of experience in youth ministry or a closely related context
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees welcomed
• Alignment with Wesleyan theology and the United Methodist tradition
• Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience leading volunteers or staff with clear direction and accountability
• Ability to pass background checks and complete all safe church training

Organization: Suntree United Methodist Church