Director of Youth Ministry

Covenant Seminary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church seeks a passionate Director of Youth Ministry to lead and engage youth in meaningful activities. This role requires a strong commitment to mentoring and developing youth, fostering a welcoming environment for diverse students, and overseeing operational aspects of the ministry. The ideal candidate will have a love for Christ and the Church, with proven experience in leadership and team management. Join a thriving community committed to loving God, people, and the city, while making a lasting impact on the lives of youth and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the youth ministry and contribute to a growing congregation.

Benefits

Vacation up to four weeks

Tuition assistance for ministry training

Church membership involvement

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on youth engagement and team coordination.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth through weekly activities and special events.
• Oversee maintenance staff and manage church facilities effectively.
• Support and develop volunteers for youth ministry.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Leadership Development

Communication

Event Planning

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Responsibilities: Youth Ministry (70% of the job)

1. Student/Youth Engagement
1. Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up
2. Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth
3. Weekly parent/student communications
4. Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings
5. Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC
6. Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget
2. Special Events
1. Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.)
2. Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night)
3. Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly)
3. Family Engagement
1. Prayer for students & families
2. Check-in with new/old families of students
3. Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
4. Leadership Development
1. Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings
2. Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings

Operations (15% of the job)

1. Facilities
1. Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities
2. Oversee the volunteer Building Team – Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays
3. Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
4. Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.)
2. Sunday logistics
1. Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team – Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response
2. Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
3. Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.)

Additional Opportunities (15% of the job)

1. Preach up to four times a year, as well as other speaking/teaching engagements
2. Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
3. Attend staff meetings monthly
4. Attend session meetings occasionally
5. Other relevant duties as assigned

Commitment

1. Hours: 40 a week (on average)
2. Projected start: as early as June 2025
3. Good faith commitment: at least 2 years
4. Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres
5. Salary: commensurate with qualifications
6. Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year
7. Tuition assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire

Interested parties should submit cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

Note: We currently have multiple positions open, so in your letter please specify the position to which you are applying.

Requirements

Qualifications: A successful Director of Youth Ministry is characterized by the following:

1. Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws
2. Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres
3. Possesses a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred)
4. Has demonstrated experience in motivating, leading, and caring for teams of volunteers, including to minister to youth
5. Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools
6. Has operational experience as well as demonstrated skill in working with vendors

How to Apply

About Our Church

City Presbyterian began in 2011 as a church plant with a vision to Love God, Love People and Love the City. With no PCA churches within the city limits of Oklahoma City at that time, our founding pastors cast a vision of a reformed church living humbly and vulnerably with one another, loving God and the city well.

What began as a handful of families meeting in different church buildings throughout downtown OKC has now become an established congregation of more than 250 members with its own historic building situated near the city center. And along the way, we have planted two daughter churches!

What’s more, our youth group is thriving, reaching approximately 40 students from across the metro; our partnerships are expanding, from community development ministries to college ministries to homeless ministries and more; and our formation and discipleship ministries are multiplying beyond small groups into conferences as well as men’s and women’s events.

As we declare to ourselves and each other every week, “the Lord has made a place for us. This is the truth. Thanks be to God!”